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Sling 2 Hard Landing at Virginia Aerodrome (ZU-FVU)

Virginia aerodrome, KwaZulu-Natal province, ZA

On September 26, 2013, a Sling 2 (registration ZU-FVU) was involved in an aviation accident near Virginia aerodrome, KwaZulu-Natal province, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot executed a hard landing which caused the aircraft to bounce before the nose landing gear collapsed (poor technique). This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

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A Sling 2 (ZU-FVU) suffered a hard landing at Virginia aerodrome on 26 September 2013. The nose gear collapsed after bouncing, damaging the propeller and lower belly. The pilot was uninjured.

Accident Overview and Aircraft Details On 26 September 2013, a Sling 2 aircraft, registration ZU-FVU, was involved in an accident at Virginia aerodrome in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. The aircraft, manufactured by The Airplane Factory (Pty) Ltd, was operated privately by Servimax 61 CC. The accident occurred at 1630Z during a night flight. The aircraft was powered by a Rotax 912 ULS engine and was equipped with an Airmaster AP332 propeller. At the time of the accident, the airframe had 588.50 total hours, and the engine had 528.5 hours since new. The aircraft was maintained in accordance with existing regulations, with the last major periodic inspection completed on 30 July 2013.

Probable cause

The pilot executed a hard landing which caused the aircraft to bounce before the nose landing gear collapsed (poor technique).

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Sept 2013 Sling 2 accident near Virginia aerodrome, KwaZulu-Natal province, ZA?

A Sling 2 (ZU-FVU) suffered a hard landing at Virginia aerodrome on 26 September 2013. The nose gear collapsed after bouncing, damaging the propeller and lower belly. The pilot was uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Sept 2013 Sling 2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Sept 2013 involved a Sling 2, registration ZU-FVU, at Virginia aerodrome, KwaZulu-Natal province, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot executed a hard landing which caused the aircraft to bounce before the nose landing gear collapsed (poor technique).

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