A FlySafair Boeing 737-8AS (WL), registered ZS-FGF (MSN 35042), was involved in a ground incident on 6 April 2026 at Cape Town International Airport. The aircraft, a 2011-built narrowbody powered by CFM56-7B engines, sustained minor damage while stationary during ground handling after being struck by airstairs, impacting the starboard wing leading edge. No injuries or fatalities were reported among occupants or ground personnel. The flight was a scheduled passenger service, and initial information indicates the damage was limited, though it may have operational implications for the aircraft’s short-term availability.
A Cessna 206 Stationair operated by Corporate Air Company, registration 9J-BDA, was involved in an incident on 6 April 2026 near Nangoma after experiencing engine power loss while en route from Chunga Camp to Kenneth…
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