Narrative:
The C-212 Aviocar was caught by a gust of wind during takeoff. The aircraft veered off the runway, causing the starboard wingtip to hit the ground.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 16 October 2008 |
| Type: |  CASA C-212 Aviocar 300 |
| Operator: | South African Air Force - SAAF |
| Registration: | 8021 |
| MSN: | 373 |
| First flight: | 1987 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Bloemspruit Air Force Base (BFN) ( South Africa)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Bloemspruit Air Force Base (BFN/FABL), South Africa |
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The C-212 Aviocar was caught by a gust of wind during takeoff. The aircraft veered off the runway, causing the starboard wingtip to hit the ground.
Classification:
Runway excursion (veer-off)
Sources:
» saairforce.co.zaPhotos
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