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Airquarius aviation Hawker Siddeley HS-7 plane crash

George, South Africa
Airquarius aviation Hawker Siddeley HS-7 plane crash - George, South Africa

Key facts

Airline
Airquarius aviation
Aircraft
Hawker Siddeley HS-7
Location
George, South Africa
Date
1st June, 2002
People on board
3
Fatalities
3

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Accident account

The aircraft departed Bloemfontein for a cargo flight to George. The weather upon arrival at George was poor, and the crew executed a missed approach to their first landing attempt. The aircraft crashed into the Outeniqua Mountains while maneuvering for its second landing attempt. All 3 people onboard were killed.

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