Accident Overview
On 1 November 2021 at 1030Z, a Cessna 210 aircraft, registration ZS-LMO, was involved in an accident during landing at Krugersdorp Airfield (FAKR) in Gauteng, South Africa. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was not injured.
Sequence of Events
The pilot departed from Krugersdorp Airfield Runway 08 at 1000Z for a flight to the general flying area (GFA) with the intention of returning to the same airfield. Upon return, the prevailing wind favored Runway 26. During the landing phase, a crosswind from the right caused the pilot to lose control. The aircraft bounced twice, after which the nose wheel broke off and the propeller struck the runway. The left wing tip scraped the runway, and the aircraft skidded to the right before coming to a stop.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 210 N model (serial number 210-64230) with a total of 3,934.4 airframe hours. The pilot held a valid Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) and had logged 604.3 total flying hours, including 429.98 hours on type. The pilot was a 66-year-old male.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported wind from 360 degrees at 10 knots, visibility 9999 meters, CAVOK conditions, temperature 27°C, and no cloud base. The South African Weather Service provided additional data: wind direction 285-294 degrees at 8 knots, visibility 9999 meters, CAVOK, temperature 24.7°C, dew point 11.8°C.
Probable Cause
The aircraft encountered a crosswind from the right, causing an unstable approach; thus, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.