History of Flight
On 01 October 2013 at 1052Z, a Piper PA-28-161 (ZS-NLM) operated by Belaire Aviation CC was conducting a training flight at Rand Aerodrome (FAGM). The student pilot was instructed to hold at the holding point of Runway 11 while awaiting departure clearance. Meanwhile, an Embraer EMB-500 was cleared for departure on Runway 29. As the Embraer began its take-off roll, the Piper was observed entering Runway 11 for departure. Realising the Embraer was rolling, the student pilot applied brakes just on top of the holding point line, with the aircraft nose protruding into the runway. Neither aircraft was damaged during the incident.
Injuries and Damage
There were no injuries. The pilot (the sole occupant) was uninjured. Both aircraft sustained no damage.
Weather
At the time of the incident, wind was from 315° at 2 knots, temperature 13°C, and conditions were CAVOK.
Probable Cause
The student pilot mistook the take-off clearance meant for the Embraer for his own clearance, resulting in his aircraft almost entering an active runway.