Incident Overview
On April 3, 2018, at 0612 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft 58 Baron airplane, registration ZS-JYD, experienced a nose gear collapse during landing at East London Airport (FAEL), Eastern Cape, South Africa. The aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.
Investigation
The Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa, Accident & Incident Investigation Division (AIID), is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the AIID in its investigation.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft 58 Baron, a twin-engine general aviation airplane. The specific registration is ZS-JYD. Further details about the aircraft, such as its year of manufacture or engine type, were not provided in the source.
Location and Time
The incident occurred at East London Airport, located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The airport identifier is FAEL. The event took place at 0612 UTC on April 3, 2018.
Injuries and Damage
The pilot, the only person on board, reported no injuries. The nose gear collapsed during the landing sequence, resulting in minor damage to the aircraft. The extent of the damage was not specified beyond the nose gear collapse.
Contact Information
All inquiries concerning this incident should be directed to:
South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa
Website: http://www.caa.co.za