Incident Overview
On 4 June 2006 at approximately 0745Z, a Cessna U206A (registration ZS-EJT) departed Kitty Hawk Aerodrome on a private flight to the farm Witfontein near Wolmaranstad. The aircraft carried the pilot and three passengers.
Sequence of Events
After an uneventful flight, the aircraft arrived overhead the farm. The pilot observed that the private airstrip on the farm was obstructed by bales of grass from a recent harvest. The pilot then elected to land on a road in close proximity to the runway. During the landing, the pilot touched down deeper than anticipated. As a result, the wings collided with two small trees alongside the road. The aircraft then veered to the left and collided with another tree before coming to rest.
Injuries and Damage
None of the four occupants sustained injuries. The aircraft sustained damage to the wingtips and leading edges of the wings, with minor damage to the rudder.
Weather Conditions
At the time, surface wind was light and variable, temperature was 20°C, visibility was CAVOK with nil cloud base.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the incident was that the pilot landed the aircraft on a private gravel road, and in doing so, both wings collided with trees either side of the road.