Accident Details
On 11 February 2001 at 1225 Z, a Cessna 210, registration ZS-MAK, was involved in an accident at FAWB. The aircraft was operated commercially under the command of a pilot holding a Commercial pilot license with 990.3 total flying hours, including 460 hours on type. The flight originated from FANY (Nylstroom) and was destined for runway 11 at FAWB. The aircraft had 1 pilot and 4 passengers on board. There were no injuries and no fatalities. Meteorological conditions were CAVOK.
Sequence of Events
The instructor was conducting a type conversion for a student pilot. The student had not flown since November 2000, so the instructor flew to FANY before commencing circuit practice at FAWB. The aircraft carried four passengers, including the student, to practice heavy load takeoffs and landings as required for type conversion.
Returning to FAWB, the student handled the controls, practicing a glide approach for runway 11. The airspeed was 90 knots with flaps set to 10°. On short final, the student raised the nose, apparently attempting to stretch the glide due to concern about reaching the runway. Airspeed decreased, and the rate of descent increased. The instructor took control and applied full power but the aircraft touched down 100 meters short of runway 11 in the grass before becoming airborne again.
Damage and Subsequent Landing
The nose landing gear was significantly damaged on the initial touchdown. The pilot applied substantial right rudder to maintain control. Air traffic control reported the aircraft flying above runway 11 in a nose-high attitude after becoming airborne. The pilot declared an emergency due to difficulty controlling the aircraft, then executed a left-hand teardrop approach for runway 24. On landing, the nose gear collapsed, causing secondary propeller damage. The aircraft came to rest approximately 500 meters from the threshold of runway 24.