What happened
On 1 November 2021, a Cessna 210 N, registered as ZS-LMO, departed from Krugersdorp Airfield (FAKR) Runway 08 for a flight within the general flying area. The pilot intended to return to the same airfield for landing. Upon returning to FAKR, the wind conditions had shifted to favor Runway 26. During the landing sequence, the aircraft encountered a crosswind originating from the right side. This wind caused the pilot to lose directional control, resulting in the aircraft bouncing twice on the runway. During the subsequent landing roll, the nose wheel detached, and the propeller made contact with the runway surface. The left wing tip also scraped the ground as the aircraft skidded to the right of the runway before coming to a halt. There were 0 fatalities and the pilot sustained 0 injuries.
The investigation
SACAA AIID reviewed the details of the occurrence, which involved a private (Part 91) operation. The investigation examined the aircraft's movement during the landing phase and the prevailing meteorological conditions. Data from both the pilot and the South African Weather Service indicated visibility was excellent (CAVOK) with light winds. The investigation established that the aircraft suffered substantial damage to the propeller, nose gear, and left wing tip.