Accident Overview
On 7 November 2002 at 1515Z, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration ZS-EXR) operated by an aviation training organization was involved in an accident at Klerksdorp Aerodrome. The aircraft was engaged in circuit training with a student pilot on board. The weather was fine with CAVOK conditions and surface winds below 5 knots.
Sequence of Events
During the third landing attempt, the student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft. The airplane veered to the left of the runway. The pilot applied corrective action but overcorrected, causing the aircraft to ground loop through 90 degrees. The right main undercarriage was severed from the aircraft, and the right-hand flap sustained substantial damage. The pilot was not injured.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft, a Piper PA-28-140, held a valid Certificate of Airworthiness at the time of the accident. The last mandatory periodic inspection (MPI) was certified on 26 September 2002 at 6,524 airframe hours. The aircraft had flown an additional 36 hours since that inspection.
Training Organization
The aviation training organization (number CAA/0133) possessed a valid accreditation and approval certificate, which expired on 27 November 2002.
Pilot Information
The student pilot held a valid licence and had a total flying experience of 13.0 hours, all on the accident aircraft type.