Incident Scheibe SF 25C ZS-GYK, Saturday 5 February 2022
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Date:Saturday 5 February 2022
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic SF25 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Scheibe SF 25C
Owner/operator:
Registration: ZS-GYK
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Unknown
Location:Potchefstroom Airport (PCF/FAPS) -   South Africa
Phase: Landing
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Potchefstroom Airport (PCF/FAPS)
Investigating agency: CAA S.A.
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
According to the pilot, he was too low on final approach for landing Runway 03,however, he opted to continue with approach. Prior to touchdown, the propellerstruck the runway threshold. The pilot was able to maintain control of the glider andlanded safely. The glider sustained substantial damage to the component (that is,when the propeller struck the runway threshold).

Sources:

CAA S.A.

Location

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
16-Oct-2023 06:45 Ron Averes Updated

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