ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344686
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| Date: | Friday 30 June 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-161 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | ZS-OVY |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | |
| Category: | Serious incident |
| Location: | FAPE -
 South Africa
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| Phase: | |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The flight instructor reported that whilst overhead Grahamstown northern suburbs and climbing passed 4200’altitude (+-2000’) above ground level (AGL), a loud bang was heard in the cockpit and the engine revolutions perminute (rpm) dropped drastically; and the airframe shook. The instructor took control of the aircraft. The FAGTRunway 34 to his right and in sight. The instructor then positioned the aircraft for a forced landing. A safe forcedlanding was carried out on Runway 34. The aircraft stopped on the centreline approximately ¾ down the runway.The aircraft did not sustain any damage, and no injuries were reported. Post-incident, the instructor opened theengine cowlings and noticed that the left cylinder head was damaged, and the oil was dripping on the floor.
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CAA S.A.
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