Incident Sequence
According to the pilot, he was taxiing out towards the threshold of Runway 26 at Kei Mouth for take-off with 2 passengers on board when the nose wheel entered a patch of soft and muddy sand. The propeller struck the ground and one propeller blade tip was subsequently slightly bent. The aircraft sustained no other damage.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 210, registration ZS-OHO, engaged in a private flight. The number of persons on board was 1 pilot and 2 passengers.
Weather Conditions
The weather was fine, with wind from 230° at 20 knots and temperature 20°C.
Damage Assessment
The only damage was to the propeller: one blade tip was slightly bent. No other damage was sustained.
Probable Cause
The probable cause is that the nose wheel entered a patch of soft and muddy sand area on the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.