Synopsis
On 12 October 2002, a Cessna 182M aircraft (registration ZS-FNX) was involved in an accident during landing at New Tempe aerodrome. The private pilot was flying from Allemanskraal dam (near Ventersburg) to New Tempe. As the aircraft was about to touch down on Runway 01, the pilot encountered wind shear, resulting in a hard landing. The accident was investigated by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft, a Cessna 182M, had its last mandatory periodic inspection (MPI) certified on 31 January 2002 at 5,766 airframe hours. The accident occurred at 5,811.6 airframe hours, 45.6 hours after the MPI. The pilot held a valid private pilot license with total flying experience of 77.6 hours, of which 17.3 hours were on the Cessna 182 type. The pilot's age was 35. No passengers were on board.
Meteorological Conditions
At the time of the accident, meteorological conditions were reported as CAVOK. The wind was from the north at 15 knots in gusting conditions.
Damage and Injuries
The hard landing caused damage to the landing gear and the propeller. There were no injuries reported, and no persons were killed.
Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be a hard landing.