Accident Overview
On 21 November 1999 at 0650 local time, a Beech C23 aircraft, registration ZS-KCM, was involved in an accident at Rustenburg Airport. The pilot, a student on a solo training flight, was conducting circuit and landing training. During the second touch and go landing, while taking off, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The airplane collided with the airport boundary fence. The right main undercarriage collapsed, resulting in extensive damage to the aircraft. There were no injuries.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Beech C23 with South African registration ZS-KCM. The pilot held a valid student pilot license and had accumulated 27.7 total flying hours, all on this type. The operation was a training flight. The departure and intended landing points were both at Rustenburg.
Accident Sequence
According to the accident report, the pilot was engaged in circuit and landing training. After completing the first touch and go, on the second attempt, during the takeoff roll, directional control was lost. The aircraft departed the runway and struck the boundary fence. The collision caused the right main landing gear to collapse.
Damage
The aircraft sustained extensive damage as a result of the fence impact and the undercarriage collapse.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was that the pilot lost directional control during takeoff after a touch and go landing.