Cessna C210T Accident at Private Runway Near Tzaneen (ZS-LCM)

Accident Overview and Aircraft Details On 12 March 2001 at 1445Z, a Cessna C210T with registration ZS-LCM was involved in an accident at a private runway near Tzaneen, South Africa. The aircraft was owned by Mr. P.J. de Jager and operated privately. The pilot-in-command held a commercial licence and had 16,224.3 total flying hours, including 2,000 hours on type. ## Flight Details and Meteorological Conditions The pilot was conducting a private flight from Nylstroom to a private aerodrome near Tzaneen. During the approach, the pilot observed a thunderstorm to the west of the airfield. The pilot reported that large raindrops began falling during the inspection run on final approach (heading 250°). ## Accident Sequence The pilot stated that after confirming the runway was clear, a decision was made to land immediately. The pilot neglected to lower the undercarriage. When the undercarriage warning hooter activated, the pilot throttled back, but it was too late to abort the landing. ## Casualties and Probable Cause No injuries or fatalities were reported. The probable cause was determined to be the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.