Beech Bonanza B36 Landing Gear Collapse at Lanseria (ZS-NUD)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 21 January 2001 at 11:45Z, a Beech Bonanza B36 with registration ZS-NUD experienced a right-hand main landing gear collapse while landing on the second circuit at Lanseria (FALA). The aircraft was operating as a private flight, with the pilot-in-command holding a commercial licence and 471.7 total flying hours, including 309.45 hours on type. The pilot was correctly licensed and had the aircraft type endorsed in his logbook. ## Operational Context and Conditions The pilot reported a green light indication on all three wheels prior to the landing. The accident occurred during circuit practice, with the last point of departure and next intended landing both at Lanseria (FALA). Fine weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. ## Investigation and Outcome No on-site investigation was carried out. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but the pilot was not injured. According to available records, the aircraft was correctly maintained. The probable cause of the accident was undetermined, with the landing gear failure potentially resulting from an undetermined mechanical failure or a hard landing.