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Piper PA-28-140 Accident at New Tempe Aerodrome (ZS-EXR)

Off runway 01 at New Tempe Aerodrome, ZA

On February 4, 2006, a Piper PA28-140 (registration ZS-EXR) was involved in an aviation accident near Off runway 01 at New Tempe Aerodrome, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

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A Piper PA-28-140 (ZS-EXR) veered off runway 01 at New Tempe Aerodrome during a landing in gusting winds on 04 February 2006, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and passenger.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 04 February 2006, a Piper PA-28-140 with registration ZS-EXR was involved in an accident at New Tempe Aerodrome in the Free State. The aircraft was operating a private flight from Virginia Aerodrome in Kwa-Zulu Natal, with an intended route via Greytown and Ladysmith. The pilot-in-command held a private license and had a total of 74.2 flying hours, including 70.0 hours on the specific aircraft type. The aircraft's last mandatory periodic inspection was certified on 15 August 2005 at 7,217.0 airframe hours, and it had accumulated 7,277.58 hours by the time of the accident.

Probable cause

The pilot lost directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Feb 2006 Piper PA28-140 accident near Off runway 01 at New Tempe Aerodrome, ZA?

A Piper PA-28-140 (ZS-EXR) veered off runway 01 at New Tempe Aerodrome during a landing in gusting winds on 04 February 2006, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and passenger.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Feb 2006 Piper PA28-140 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Feb 2006 involved a Piper PA28-140, registration ZS-EXR, at Off runway 01 at New Tempe Aerodrome, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot lost directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.

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