On May 12, 2010, a Piper- PA-28-180 Cherokee Archer (registration ZS-EOD) was involved in an aviation accident near Right-hand side of Runway 04 at Nelspruit Aerodrome, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of directional control of the aircraft after touchdown. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.
A Piper PA-28-180, operated by Transworld Capacitors CC, veered off Runway 04 after landing on 12 May 2010. The student pilot, on a solo training flight, lost directional control, resulting in damage to both wings, elevator, and nose gear. No injuries were reported.
Incident Details
On 12 May 2010 at 1200Z, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration ZS-EOD) operated by Transworld Capacitors CC was involved in an incident at Nelspruit Aerodrome. The aircraft was engaged in a solo consolidation training flight under fine weather conditions (wind 220° light, visibility 10 km, nil cloud). After landing on Runway 04, the aircraft veered off to the right and came to a halt in a clump of bushes.
Aircraft Damage
Both wings and the elevator were dented, and the nose gear collapsed rearwards. The aircraft sustained no other damage.
Injuries
There were no injuries to the pilot (the sole occupant) or any other persons.
Probable Cause
The investigation concluded that the probable cause was a loss of directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 12 May 2010 Piper- PA-28-180 Cherokee Archer accident near Right-hand side of Runway 04 at Nelspruit Aerodrome, ZA?
A Piper PA-28-180, operated by Transworld Capacitors CC, veered off Runway 04 after landing on 12 May 2010. The student pilot, on a solo training flight, lost directional control, resulting in damage to both wings, elevator, and nose gear. No injuries were reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 12 May 2010 Piper- PA-28-180 Cherokee Archer accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 May 2010 involved a Piper- PA-28-180 Cherokee Archer, registration ZS-EOD, at Right-hand side of Runway 04 at Nelspruit Aerodrome, ZA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.