Aircraft Accident Investigation Report Reference: CA18/2/3/8805, DH8C wildlife strike on laning, Kim

Aircraft Accident Investigation Report Reference: CA18/2/3/8805, DH8C wildlife strike on laning, Kim

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CAA AIID (South Africa)
Category
Accident Reports Runway Excursion Wildlife Strike

On 16 July 2010, a South African Express Airways Bombardier DHC 8-300 hit an animal during a night landing at Kimberley after a passenger flight from Johannesburg. The nose landing gear took a direct hit and collapsed but after a temporary loss of directional control, the runway centreline was regained and the aircraft brought to a stop. The Investigation found wildlife access to the aerodrome was commonplace and the attempts at control inadequate.

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