ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283819
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| Date: | Saturday 18 June 2022 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Ekolot KR-030 Topaz |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZU-EXK |
| MSN: | 30-01-07 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bundu Airfield -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bundu Airfield |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that he lined up on Runway 27 and started his ground roll for the take-off. After approximately three metres, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and veered off to thev left-side of the runway. The aircraft came to a stop next to a perimeter fence. The pilot was not injured, and the aircraft sustained damage on the right main undercarriage, which broke off, and the right wing that hit the ground. Post-accident: The steering link failed and bent when the aircraft turned on the runway, resulting in the runway excursion.
Probable Cause
Loss of directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll which was most probably induced by the bent nose wheel steering rod.
Contributing Factor
The bend on the nose wheel steering rod most probably occurred when the aircraft turned left at the threshold of Runway 27 prior to lining up for take-off.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
CAA S.A.
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