Accident Overview
On 28 May 2022 at 0800Z, a Beechcraft King Air 200 with registration ZS-PTE was conducting a private flight under Part 91 from Lynedoch Private Farm, Eastern Cape, to Cape Town International Aerodrome (FACT). The aircraft had 2+2 persons on board. Clear weather conditions prevailed. The accident occurred on take-off, 50m left of Runway 07.
Sequence of Events
During the take-off roll on Runway 07, the aircraft rolled onto an uneven surface, causing a bounce. The pilot applied slight back pressure on the control column, and the aircraft landed on its main wheels. Shortly after, another unexpected bounce occurred, and the aircraft became airborne in a high-nose attitude. It then descended back onto the runway and veered left. The pilot applied right rudder to correct, but the aircraft continued yawing left with a slight left roll. A stall warning light illuminated, followed by an aural warning. The aircraft stalled and collided with a tree before impacting the ground. It then skidded for approximately 350m before hitting a duiker/buck.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. One person on board was injured. There were no fatalities.
Probable Cause
The probable cause, as determined by the investigation, is loss of control during take-off as a result of an early rotation, causing a couple of bounces followed by a stall before the aircraft veered off to the left-side of the runway and, subsequently, crashed.