Question NW4020 to the Minister of Transport

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18 November 2015 - NW4020

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Basson, Ms J to ask the Minister of Transport

What (a) is the outcome of the investigation into the Namibian air ambulance crash in the Western Cape on 16 August 2015, (b) lessons were learned from the specified crash and (c)(i) processes, (ii) procedures and (iii) mechanisms have been put in place to prevent the recurrence of such crashes in the future?

Reply:

South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

(a) The outcome will be determined upon conclusion of the investigation.

(b) The investigation is in progress and lessons learned will be in the final report when published.

(c) (i) & (ii) The investigation is at a stage where additional data/evidence is being collected for analysis for factual information report writing. Following that will be the compilation of the findings, cause/contributory factors, recommendations and approval process. After that the report with its findings and recommendations will be published.

(iii) Prevention mechanisms will be put in place as and when identified by the accident findings and causes.

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