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Sling 2 Engine Failure and Forced Landing at New Tempe Aerodrome (ZU-IIL)

Open field near Krugersdrift Dam, Free State, ZA

On November 27, 2023, a Sling 2 (registration ZU-IIL) was involved in an aviation accident near Open field near Krugersdrift Dam, Free State, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The source does not explicitly state a final probable cause, but notes that the aircraft was refuelled with 93 Octane fuel instead of the recommended 95 Octane or higher, and that a fuel sample from the bowser contained a high percentage of water (625.3… This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

Sourcesthe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations DivisionPrimary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Sling 2 (ZU-IIL) experienced an engine failure during a training flight near New Tempe Aerodrome on 27 November 2023. The student pilot made a forced landing in an open field, sustaining substantial damage to the aircraft but no injuries.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 27 November 2023, a student pilot operating a Sling 2 aircraft with registration ZU-IIL conducted a training flight from New Tempe Aerodrome (FATP) in the Free State Province. The flight, conducted under visual meteorological conditions, was intended for precautionary landing exercises in the general flying area before returning to FATP. The aircraft, a The Airplane Factory Sling 2 (Serial Number 212), had a total of 2,675.9 hours and was fueled with 90 litres of unleaded 95 octane fuel according to the pilot's report. The pilot-in-command held a Student Pilot Licence and had 34.9 total hours on type.

Probable cause

The source does not explicitly state a final probable cause, but notes that the aircraft was refuelled with 93 Octane fuel instead of the recommended 95 Octane or higher, and that a fuel sample from the bowser contained a high percentage of water (625.3 mg/kg) exceeding the maximum allowable limit of 350 mg/kg.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Nov 2023 Sling 2 accident near Open field near Krugersdrift Dam, Free State, ZA?

A Sling 2 (ZU-IIL) experienced an engine failure during a training flight near New Tempe Aerodrome on 27 November 2023. The student pilot made a forced landing in an open field, sustaining substantial damage to the aircraft but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Nov 2023 Sling 2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Nov 2023 involved a Sling 2, registration ZU-IIL, at Open field near Krugersdrift Dam, Free State, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The source does not explicitly state a final probable cause, but notes that the aircraft was refuelled with 93 Octane fuel instead of the recommended 95 Octane or higher, and that a fuel sample from the bowser contained a high percentage of water (625.3 mg/kg) exceeding the maximum allowable limit of 350 mg/kg.

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