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Open Cockpit Illusion

This discussion contains extracts from the SACAA’s accident report. It is compiled in the interest of promoting of aviation safety and not to establish legal liability.

Aircraft Registration: ZS-OCS

Date of Accident: 19 December 2007

Time of Accident: 1321Z

Type of Aircraft: DH-82A

Type of Operation: Private Pilot-in-command

Licence Type: Private

Age: 41

Licence Valid: Yes

Flying Experience: Total Flying Hours 139.1. Hours on Type 14. During the past 90 days 0 hours.

Last point of Departure: Bethlehem Aerodrome, Free State Province

Next point of Intended Landing: Nottingham Road Aerodrome Kwa-Zulu Natal Location of the

Accident site: Near Bethlehem Meteorological Information: Wind 060°/14, Temp 19°C, Dew Point 8°C, Cloud cover FEW at 3500

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