Cessna 172 ZS-JBO Rolls Forward at Lanseria Aerodrome

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 5 December 2006, a Cessna 172 with registration ZS-JBO was involved in an incident at Lanseria Aerodrome (FALA). The aircraft was operated by a private pilot-in-command holding a valid private pilot's licence. The pilot had a total flying experience of 43.1 hours, all of which were on the Cessna 172 type. The aircraft's total airframe hours at the time of the incident were 14,548.4, with the last maintenance pre-inspection (MPI) certified on 14 November 2006 at 14,547.9 hours, meaning the aircraft had flown 0.5 hours since its last certification. ## Flight Operations and Incident Sequence The pilot conducted an uneventful training flight from Wonderboom Aerodrome (FAWB) to Lanseria Aerodrome (FALA) at approximately 0630Z. After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to a parking bay and exited without properly engaging the park brake. Later that day, wind caused the aircraft to roll forward, resulting in the right wing colliding with a signpost pole. The impact produced a slight dent to the wing's leading edge, with no other damage reported. ## Meteorological Conditions and Casualties The weather at the time was fine, with a temperature of 31°C and surface winds from 045 degrees at 13 knots. There was one person on board the aircraft, and no injuries or fatalities were sustained. The pilot was subsequently reprimanded by the aircraft owner for failing to properly secure the aircraft.