Introduction
On 20 June 2000 at 1200Z, a Cessna T210M, registration ZS-MFL, was involved in an accident during a precautionary landing on a road northwest of Thabazimbi, South Africa. The aircraft was owned by CC Flight Partnership and operated as a private flight.
Flight Details
The pilot, aged 53, held a valid private pilot license with 395 total flying hours, including 10 hours on the Cessna T210M. The flight originated from Tuli with Lanseria as the intended destination. There were five persons on board: one pilot and four passengers. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Accident Sequence
Due to overcast and deteriorating weather conditions, the pilot decided to conduct a precautionary landing on a road in the Thabazimbi area. During the landing roll, the left wing contacted a bush adjacent to the road. This contact caused the aircraft to veer off the road, resulting in severe damage to the left wing and the undercarriage.
Findings
According to the official report, the probable cause of the accident was that the left wing contacted a bush, which caused the aircraft to veer off the road during the precautionary landing.