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Sling 2 Forced Landing on N14 Highway Near Eagle's Creek Airfield (ZU-FZF)

Near Eagles Creek Airfield at an open field near the N14 highway, ZA

On September 25, 2015, a Sling 2 (registration ZU-FZF) was involved in an aviation accident near Near Eagles Creek Airfield at an open field near the N14 highway, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was due to a hard landing following an unsuccessful forced landing after an engine failure. The engine failure resulted from insufficient lubrication caused by a rotary oil seal failure, which allowed oil venting. 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

A Sling 2 (ZU-FZF) force-landed on the N14 highway near Eagle's Creek Airfield on 25 September 2015 after an engine failure caused by insufficient lubrication. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Flight Details and Accident Sequence On 25 September 2015, a Sling 2 aircraft, registration ZU-FZF, was conducting a private scenic flight from Grand Central Airport (FAGC) in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The pilot, a 43-year-old private pilot with 171.9 total hours, was accompanied by his son. During the return flight, approximately 7 nautical miles from FAGC, the pilot observed two red engine oil pressure warning lights, followed by the engine running rough and failing. The pilot attempted a restart, observed dark smoke, and broadcast a MAYDAY call to FAGC air traffic control. Unable to return to the airport, the pilot identified Eagle's Creek Airfield as a potential diversion site but was unable to land there. The aircraft force-landed on the N14 highway near the airfield, impacting the surface hard. The nose gear and right main gear collapsed, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the landing gear, propeller, engine, and left wing leading edge. Both occupants were uninjured.

Probable cause

The accident was due to a hard landing following an unsuccessful forced landing after an engine failure. The engine failure resulted from insufficient lubrication caused by a rotary oil seal failure, which allowed oil venting. The seal failure was attributed to damage from an incorrect maintenance technique.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Sept 2015 Sling 2 accident near Near Eagles Creek Airfield at an open field near the N14 highway, ZA?

A Sling 2 (ZU-FZF) force-landed on the N14 highway near Eagle's Creek Airfield on 25 September 2015 after an engine failure caused by insufficient lubrication. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sept 2015 Sling 2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Sept 2015 involved a Sling 2, registration ZU-FZF, at Near Eagles Creek Airfield at an open field near the N14 highway, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was due to a hard landing following an unsuccessful forced landing after an engine failure. The engine failure resulted from insufficient lubrication caused by a rotary oil seal failure, which allowed oil venting. The seal failure was attributed to damage from an incorrect maintenance technique.

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