ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316129
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| Date: | Friday 12 May 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: | ARACE SIRIN |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZT-XXC |
| MSN: | SIR0061 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lonmin Mine near Marikana -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Aerial patrol |
| Departure airport: | Lonmin Mine |
| Lonmin Mine | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, during the final approach phase to land at Lonmin Mine near Marikana at night, the RPAwas set at speed mode. Before he could deactivate/ cancel the speed mode, the RPA collided with a fence andcrashed to the ground.
Probable Cause
Incorrect flight mode selection led to the loss of control and the subsequent crash during landing.
Contributing Factor
Failure to monitor the flight mode.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
SACAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Sep-2023 11:46 | harro | Updated |
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