ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 316137
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| Date: | Wednesday 31 May 2023 |
| Time: | 09:35 UTC |
| Type: | SenseFly eBee X |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZT-XHA |
| MSN: | IX-12-17181 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 309 hours |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Klipspruit Mine in Ogies -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Seriti Klipspruit Mine near Ogies |
| Seriti Klipspruit Mine near Ogies | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he launched the UAS for surveillance overhead the mine pit. After the fifth surveillance pattern, the UAS rolled left before it spiralled uncontrollably towards the ground. The pilot engaged the FAST CLIMB function on the controller to stop the UAS from spiralling down, and that is when the DATA DOWN LINK warning displayed on the controller unit. The UAS continued to descend until it impacted the ground.
Probable Cause
Loss of control during a mission which led to a stall and the subsequent crash to the ground.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
SACAA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Nov-2023 13:06 | harro | Updated [Time, Cn, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Damage, Narrative, Accident report] |
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