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Sling 2 Forced Landing at Beachwood Golf Course (ZU-IDV)

Beachwood Golf Course, 0.7 nautical miles from the Virginia Airport, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

On October 17, 2024, a Sling 2 (registration ZU-IDV) was involved in an aviation accident near Beachwood Golf Course, 0.7 nautical miles from the Virginia Airport, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot performed a forced landing after an undetermined engine power loss. 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

On 17 October 2024, a Sling 2 (ZU-IDV) suffered an undetermined engine power loss during a maintenance check flight from Virginia Airport. The pilot executed a forced landing on a golf course 0.7 nautical miles away, resulting in substantial damage but no injuries.

Accident Overview and Context On 17 October 2024, a Sling 2 aircraft with registration ZU-IDV was conducting a maintenance check flight from Virginia Airport (FAVG) in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The flight, operated under Part 94 of the Civil Aviation Regulations, was intended to diagnose a high coolant temperature defect identified during a mandatory periodic inspection. The aircraft was carrying a pilot and an aircraft maintenance engineer, with visual meteorological conditions prevailing at the time of departure. The pilot, a 24-year-old male holding a Commercial Pilot Licence, had a total of 30 hours of flight experience, including 15.4 hours on the Sling 2 type.

Probable cause

The pilot performed a forced landing after an undetermined engine power loss.
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Oct 2024 Sling 2 accident near Beachwood Golf Course, 0.7 nautical miles from the Virginia Airport, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA?

On 17 October 2024, a Sling 2 (ZU-IDV) suffered an undetermined engine power loss during a maintenance check flight from Virginia Airport. The pilot executed a forced landing on a golf course 0.7 nautical miles away, resulting in substantial damage but no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Oct 2024 Sling 2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Oct 2024 involved a Sling 2, registration ZU-IDV, at Beachwood Golf Course, 0.7 nautical miles from the Virginia Airport, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot performed a forced landing after an undetermined engine power loss.

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