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Beechcraft B200 Wheels-Up Landing at Wonderboom Airport (ZS-KGW)

At FAWB on Runway 29, ZA

On March 26, 2018, a Beechcraft B200 (registration ZS-KGW) was involved in an aviation accident near At FAWB on Runway 29, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The nose gear failure to extend was attributed to the failure of the actuator sleeve which led to misalignment of the actuator drive shaft and chain resulting on a jamming of the chain and undercarriage system failure. 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
Aircraft registered ZS-KGW
Aircraft registered ZS-KGW. Photo: Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A Beechcraft B200 (ZS-KGW) made a wheels-up landing at Wonderboom Airport on 26 March 2018 after the nose gear failed to extend. No injuries were reported, and the cause was attributed to an actuator sleeve failure.

Incident Overview and Flight History On 26 March 2018, a Beechcraft B200, registration ZS-KGW, operated by Multimedia Entertainment Group (Pty) Ltd, departed Wonderboom Airport (FAWB) for a private charter flight. The aircraft was intended to pick up passengers at OR Tambo International Airport (FAOR) before proceeding to Lichtenburg in the North West Province. The flight was conducted under Part 91 regulations with a crew of two on board. During the approach to FAOR, the crew reported that the landing gear selection did not respond normally, and the cockpit did not display the standard three green light indication. A loud noise was heard from the front of the aircraft, suggesting a mechanical failure in the nose gear wheel well. The crew requested a go-around and was vectored back to FAWB. Attempts to manually extend the gear were unsuccessful, and a fly-by confirmed that the gear remained retracted. The crew then executed a wheels-up landing on Runway 29 at FAWB. The aircraft skidded for approximately 450 meters before coming to a stop. Emergency services were on standby, and no injuries were sustained by the crew.

Probable cause

The nose gear failure to extend was attributed to the failure of the actuator sleeve which led to misalignment of the actuator drive shaft and chain resulting on a jamming of the chain and undercarriage system failure.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Mar 2018 Beechcraft B200 accident near At FAWB on Runway 29, ZA?

A Beechcraft B200 (ZS-KGW) made a wheels-up landing at Wonderboom Airport on 26 March 2018 after the nose gear failed to extend. No injuries were reported, and the cause was attributed to an actuator sleeve failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Mar 2018 Beechcraft B200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Mar 2018 involved a Beechcraft B200, registration ZS-KGW, at At FAWB on Runway 29, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The nose gear failure to extend was attributed to the failure of the actuator sleeve which led to misalignment of the actuator drive shaft and chain resulting on a jamming of the chain and undercarriage system failure.

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