ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 283892
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| Date: | Monday 18 July 2022 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Flight Training Services (FTS) |
| Registration: | ZS-PSW |
| MSN: | 17261665 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1973 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Zebula Airstrip -
 South Africa
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Zebula Airstrip | |
| Investigating agency: | CAA S.A. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated on arrival at Zebula he flew over head the runway to inspect it and check for animals. There were no animals and no other aircraft. He then joined downwind for Runway 26 for landing. On final approach, a tower of giraffes got onto the runway and the pilot decided to go-around. He then retracted the flaps and applied full power, but the aircraft ballooned, landed hard and the right wing impacted the ground. The pilot lost directional control and the aircraft veered off to the right of the runway The aircraft collided with the perimeter fence and stopped. The fence entangled on the propeller. The pilot and passenger disembarked unaided.
Probable Cause
Loss of directional control on the ground during the landing roll after a failed go-around in an attempt
to avoid colliding with wildlife on the runway.
Contributing Factors
Improper flight planning
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
CAA S.A.
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 10 February 2010 | ZS-PSW | Runway 03 at Vereeniging Aerodrome | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Feb-2024 15:09 | Anon. | Updated [Operator] |
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