Fatal Paragliding Accident near Citrusdal
On Wednesday 22 January 2025 at approximately 12:30, an experienced 67-year old South African paragliding instructor was involved in a fatal accident roughly 2km south of Citrusdal.
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SAHPA AGM 2024 – nomination of committee members
SAHPA will be hosting the SAHPA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 4th December 2024. This means that all existing appointments will expire, and volunteers must be appointed. The following volunteer positions must be filled: … Read more
SAHPA meeting with Club Officials
The SAHPA Committee will be hosting a one hour meeting with club committee members on the 11th June 2024.
Accident Investigation Report 10346
In terms of the Civil Aviation Act, SAHPA may not disclose the identity of the pilot, nor speculate or offer an opinion on the facts described in the report.
Part 106 approved by CARCOM
SAHPA are pleased to announce that Part 106 has been accepted by CARCOM and will now be sent to the Minister of Transport for promulgation.
Avoiding rescue and fire-fighting helicopter operations
Suspending fire-fighting operations has serious ramifications: allowing a fire to rage, putting property and fire-fighters at risk, and also incurs a significant hourly cost of operating multiple helicopters.
Paraglider Pilot rescued from Piketberg mountains
Rescue services assisted a male paraglider pilot (age 67) after he had an accident in the Piketberg Mountains just north of Piketberg.
SAHPA AGM 2023 – Nomination of SAHPA Chairman (Extension of deadline)
Due to the festive season it was decided that the nomination for chairman will be extended until the 22nd of January 2024.
SAHPA AGM 2023 – Nomination of Chairman
At the SAHPA AGM on 31st October 2023, the voting for SAHPA Chairman were invalidated due to non-disclosure by one of the nominees who is undergoing enforcement action by SACAA.
Kleinkrantz top-launch is closed
The top-launch (top of the sand-dune) at Kleinkrantz is currently CLOSED and may not be used for flying activities.