Accident Details
On 7 February 1999 at 1330 hours, a Cessna 210 L, registration ZS-MLC, was involved in an accident at Glendower Farm near Kokstad. The aircraft was on a private flight with one pilot and one passenger on board. The flight originated from Margate and was destined for a private airstrip near Kokstad.
Circumstances
The pilot, who held a private pilot license with a total flying experience of 1303 hours (including 1017 hours on type), reported that during a long and slow approach for landing, he was distracted by the passenger. As a result, he neglected to lower the landing gear. The aircraft subsequently performed a wheels-up landing. Meteorological conditions at the time included good visibility with 8/8 cloud cover at 1000 feet above ground level.
Injuries and Damage
According to the report, there were no injuries to the occupants. The aircraft sustained damage from the wheels-up landing. The exact extent of the damage was not specified in the source.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident, as stated in the source, was that the pilot neglected to lower the undercarriage.