Piper PA18 accident near Port Alfredsouth, Outside the U.S., August 23, 2021
On August 23, 2021 at about 10:35 am local time, a Piper PA18, registered ZSCKP, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Port Alfredsouth, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 23, 2021 · about 10:35 am local time
- Place
- Port Alfredsouth, South Africa
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Piper PA18 A150 · all PA18s on the register
- Registration
- ZSCKP · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: FAPA Port Alfred
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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