ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283844
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| Date: | Thursday 21 April 2022 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32R-301T |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZS-KTW |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Location: | Tzaneen-Letaba Airport (LTA/FATZ) -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The pilot stated that during pre-flight inspection, fuel on the right-side tank was strained of water (as ithad water contamination). Thereafter, the pilot proceeded to taxi and take-off, with the right-side fueltank selected. At approximately 200 feet above ground level (AGL), the engine started losing power and the aircraft was also losing height. The pilot switched on the fuel pump, as well as switched fuel feed from the right tank to the left tank, but the aircraft continued to lose height. The pilot identified a landing spot approximately 45 degrees to his left and turned towards it. On final approach for landing, the engine regained power. The pilot then decided to climb with the intention to fly back to FATZ. In the process of climbing, the propeller severed a powerline, however, the aircraft continued to climb to 200ft and joined the left downwind for Runway 24. The pilot landed the aircraft with no further incidents.
Sources:
CAA S.A.
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