Accident Overview
On 07 April 2000, at 1250Z, a Cessna 177 aircraft registered ZS-RAP departed Saldanha on a private flight with Fisantekraal as its intended landing point. The pilot, holding a private pilot licence, had 115.6 total flying hours, including 11.4 hours on type. There was one person on board; no injuries or fatalities occurred.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, during the landing approach to runway 32 at Fisantekraal, the right-hand wing lifted sharply just before touchdown. The pilot was unable to initiate corrective action, resulting in a loss of directional control. The aircraft veered left, departed the runway, and collided with bushes. The collision damaged the left undercarriage and left wing.
Meteorological Conditions
Weather at the time was reported as CAVOK (ceiling and visibility okay).
Probable Cause
The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during landing.