Accident Details
On 25 August 2000, at 1330Z, a Cessna U206F (registration ZS-JCB) was involved in an accident at McCarthy's Rest. The aircraft was being operated on a private flight from Rustenburg to a private farm in the McCarthy's Rest area. The pilot held a private pilot licence with 186.6 total flying hours, including 16 hours on the Cessna U206F. The licence was valid. Weather conditions were fine.
Narrative
According to the pilot, the aircraft bounced during the initial touchdown. During the second touchdown, directional control was lost, and the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway. As the aircraft departed the runway, the nose gear struck an embankment at the edge of the runway, causing the aircraft to flip over. The pilot and two passengers were uninjured.
Probable Cause
The South African Civil Aviation Authority determined the probable cause to be pilot loss of control of the aircraft during the landing.