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Cessna 210 Nose Gear Collapse on Soft Sand at Kei Mouth (ZS-OHO)

Runway 26 at Kei Mouth, ZA

On October 3, 2002, a Cessna 210 (registration ZS-OHO) was involved in an aviation accident near Runway 26 at Kei Mouth, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose wheel entered a patch of soft and muddy sand area on the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On 3 October 2002, a Cessna 210 (ZS-OHO) taxiing for take-off at Kei Mouth runway 26 entered soft muddy sand, causing propeller strike and nose gear collapse. No injuries or fatalities.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Oct 2002 Cessna 210 accident near Runway 26 at Kei Mouth, ZA?

On 3 October 2002, a Cessna 210 (ZS-OHO) taxiing for take-off at Kei Mouth runway 26 entered soft muddy sand, causing propeller strike and nose gear collapse. No injuries or fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Oct 2002 Cessna 210 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Oct 2002 involved a Cessna 210, registration ZS-OHO, at Runway 26 at Kei Mouth, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The nose wheel entered a patch of soft and muddy sand area on the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.

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