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Wheels-Up Landing at Kei Mouth Aerodrome (ZS-MOB)

Runway 26, Kei Mouth Aerodrome, ZA

On September 4, 2007, a Cessna T210M (registration ZS-MOB) was involved in an aviation accident near Runway 26, Kei Mouth Aerodrome, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot neglected to lower the undercarriage prior to landing, resulting in a wheels-up landing. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

Sourcesthe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations DivisionPrimary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna T210M (ZS-MOB) made a wheels-up landing at Kei Mouth Aerodrome on 4 September 2007 after the pilot failed to lower the undercarriage. No injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 4 September 2007, a Cessna T210M with registration ZS-MOB was operating a private flight from Durban International Aerodrome (FADN) to Kei Mouth Aerodrome (FAKE). The aircraft was carrying the pilot and three family members. The pilot-in-command held a valid private pilot's licence and had 1,080.0 total flying hours, including 190.0 hours on type. The incident occurred at 1445Z on Runway 26 at Kei Mouth Aerodrome, an unmanned aerodrome. The pilot broadcast his intentions on the local VHF frequency 124.8 MHz and selected Runway 26 for landing with the prevailing surface wind from the west. Meteorological conditions at the time included a surface wind of 260°/6 kts, a temperature of 22°C, and scattered cloud cover at 1,500 ft.

Probable cause

The pilot neglected to lower the undercarriage prior to landing, resulting in a wheels-up landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Sept 2007 Cessna T210M accident near Runway 26, Kei Mouth Aerodrome, ZA?

A Cessna T210M (ZS-MOB) made a wheels-up landing at Kei Mouth Aerodrome on 4 September 2007 after the pilot failed to lower the undercarriage. No injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Sept 2007 Cessna T210M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Sept 2007 involved a Cessna T210M, registration ZS-MOB, at Runway 26, Kei Mouth Aerodrome, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot neglected to lower the undercarriage prior to landing, resulting in a wheels-up landing.

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