SACAA reports 43 South African aviation incidents, 17 deaths

THE South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has raised concern about the 43 aviation incidents reported in South Africa during the current financial year, of which 12 crashes resulted in 17 deaths.

- MERCURY REPORTER

The SACAA said it extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues affected by the recent general aviation (GA) fatal accidents recorded across the country.

"The regulator is deeply concerned by these occurrences that resemble a similar trend back in October 2008. In this 2025/26 financial year alone, the Accidents and Incidents Investigations Division (AIID) recorded 43 accidents of which 12 were fatal accidents, resulting in 17 fatalities.