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Cessna T210L Wheels-Up Landing at Kego Mining Aerodrome (ZS-MSA)

Runway 34 at Kego Mine Aerodrome, Mpumalanga, ZA

On September 4, 2024, a Cessna T210L (registration ZS-MSA) was involved in an aviation accident near Runway 34 at Kego Mine Aerodrome, Mpumalanga, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot did not perform the before-landing checks and proceeded with the approach to land, 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

On 4 September 2024, a Cessna T210L (ZS-MSA) made a wheels-up landing at Kego Mining Aerodrome after the pilot omitted the before-landing checks. The pilot was unharmed, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.

Overview and Flight Details On 4 September 2024, a Cessna Aircraft Company T210L, registration ZS-MSA, was involved in an accident during a private flight. The aircraft departed Kitty Hawk Aerodrome (FAKT) in Gauteng province at 1000Z and was en route to Kego Mining Aerodrome in Mpumalanga province. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) by day in accordance with Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 2011. The flight duration was approximately 30 minutes. The pilot, a 30-year-old male holding a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), was the sole occupant on board. The pilot had a total of 4,788.0 flight hours, including 81.0 hours on the aircraft type. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

Probable cause

The pilot did not perform the before-landing checks and proceeded with the approach to land, resulting in a wheels-up landing.

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