ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 272695
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| Date: | Saturday 2 September 2006 |
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| Type: | Polaris Trike |
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| Registration: | ZU-AZA |
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| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | University of Potchefstroom, Van der Bijl Park campus -
 South Africa
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| Departure airport: | University of Potchefstroom, Van der Bijl Park campus, South Africa |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
On 2 September 2006 the pilot intended to fly from the Van der Bijl park campus of the University of Potchefstroom to Vereeniging aerodrome (FAVV). After starting the engine, the aircraft ran the pilot over as a result of a throttle setting well above idling, which caused the pilot to fall across the seat in a position from where he was not able to control the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence, some minor damage was caused to the propeller of another aircraft which was parked aside and structural damage was caused to the building (hostel) into which the aircraft crashed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries during the accident sequence. Probable Cause The aircraft became airborne in an uncontrolled manner and collided with a building. Contributing factor Improper/incomplete pre-flight inspection
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
S.A. CAA
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