ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316109
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| Date: | Monday 10 April 2023 |
| Time: | 11:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Ekolot JK-05 Junior |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZU-FCB |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Private farm in Piketburg -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Worcester Airport (FAWC) |
| Private Farm in Piketburg | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was engaged in a private flight from Worcester Airfield to a private farm in Piketburg. On arrival at the farm, he conducted an unmanned procedure. He noticed that the windsock was indicating an easterly wind, which was a crosswind. On the first attempt to land, the aircraft was too high, and the pilot decided to do a go around. On the second attempt, the aircraft bounced twice and landed hard with the nose gear first, which broke off and therefore, the propeller struck the ground before the aircraft came to a stop. After disembarking the aircraft, the pilot noticed that the windsock was indicating 10 knot tail wind.
Probable Cause
The aircraft landed with a tailwind; it initially bounced and finally landed hard and, as a result, the
nose gear broke off and the propeller struck the ground.
Contributing Factors
Incorrect landing technique.
Tailwind during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
SACAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2023 19:55 | harro | Updated |
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