ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 309841
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| Date: | Tuesday 28 March 2023 |
| Time: | c. 11:14 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser |
| Owner/operator: | Cape Town Flying Club |
| Registration: | ZS-JNN |
| MSN: | 28-7525299 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kraaifontein, Western Cape -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Cape Town International Airport (CPT/FACT) |
| Cape Town International Airport (CPT/FACT) | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A flight instructor and a pilot on-board a Piper PA-28-140 aircraft with registration ZS-JNN took off on a circuit training flight from Cape Town International Airport (FACT), to the Winelands Aerodrome (FAWN).
The pilot had a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and had not flown an aircraft in 18 months; therefore, the training flight was conducted to revalidate his PPL. According to the pilot’s flight history, he was competent in a Cessna 172 aircraft. The approved training organisation (ATO) with which he opted to revalidate his licence used a Piper PA-28-140. The flight instructor stated that they flew from FACT to FAWN where they conducted circuit works. During the circuit training, the flight instructor requested that the pilot change the fuel selector from the right tank to the left tank. The flight instructor did not ask for confirmation if the fuel selector was changed; also, his view was obstructed by the pilot’s leg
to check if, indeed, the pilot had changed the tanks. After the circuit training at FAWN which lasted about 1 hour and 21 minutes, the pair flew back to FACT via Boittery Hills North. Upon reaching FACT, they contacted FACT air traffic control (ATC) and requested joining clearance, which was granted. The flight instructor stated that after being cleared, he realised that the engine had stopped. He took control of the aircraft at approximately 1000 feet (ft), pitched for best glide speed, and selected an open field on which to conduct an emergency landing. He then switched on the fuel pump and carburettor heat and asked the pilot to change tanks again to attempt an engine re-start in-flight. The engine re-started briefly and stopped, thereafter, the flight instructor declared a Mayday on frequency 118.10 MHz (FACT tower) at 850 (ft), and there was no response from ATC. The flight instructor selected full flaps on final approach for the selected field and told the pilot to assume brace position for a forced landing. The aircraft touched down on an open field at a wastewater treatment plant. The aircraft bounced and impacted an embankment. Both occupants’ faces impacted the instrument panel which knocked them unconscious. They were assisted out of the aircraft by the emergency responders.
Probable Cause(s)
In-flight engine stopped due to fuel starvation, which led to an unsuccessful forced landing.
Contributing Factor/s
Improper fuel, radio, engine, direction indicator and altimeter (FREDA) check, and lack of verification when selecting tanks
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=2273620
https://www.capetownflyingclub.co.za/piper-cherokee-zs-jnn/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Mar-2023 12:29 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 19-Aug-2023 06:59 | harro | Updated |
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