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Cessna 182N Nose Gear Separates During Landing at Odendaalsrus (ZS-IFA)

Runway 23, Odendaalsrus, ZA

On December 30, 2002, a Cessna 182N (registration ZS-IFA) was involved in an aviation accident near Runway 23, Odendaalsrus, ZA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to the damage caused to the nose gear during the accident, it was not possible to ascertain whether there had been a pre-existing mechanical failure that could have resulted in the accident. This summary draws on records from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division.

Sourcesthe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations DivisionPrimary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Cessna 182N, registration ZS-IFA, veered off runway 23 after landing, causing the nose gear to separate. The aircraft came to rest on its nose. No injuries were reported among the four occupants.

Accident Details

On 30 December 2002 at 1650Z, a Cessna 182N (registration ZS-IFA) departed and intended to land at a private aerodrome in Odendaalsrus, South Africa. The aircraft was operated as a private flight with a private pilot and three passengers on board. The pilot, aged 39, held a valid license and had accumulated 101.3 total flying hours, including 43 hours on type. Weather conditions were reported as CAVOK with calm winds.

During the landing on runway 23, after the nose gear touched down, the aircraft began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and later left brake, but could not prevent the aircraft from departing the right side of the runway. The nose gear subsequently entered soft ground and separated from the aircraft. The aircraft came to rest on its nose with the nose gear detached.

Damage

Damage was limited to the nose gear and the propeller. No injuries were sustained by the pilot or the three passengers.

Maintenance History

The aircraft's last mandatory periodic inspection (MPI) was certified on 28 August 2002 at 3578 airframe hours. At the time of the accident, the airframe had accumulated 3620.97 hours.

Investigation

No on-site investigation was conducted. The probable cause could not be determined due to the damage sustained by the nose gear during the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Dec 2002 Cessna 182N accident near Runway 23, Odendaalsrus, ZA?

A Cessna 182N, registration ZS-IFA, veered off runway 23 after landing, causing the nose gear to separate. The aircraft came to rest on its nose. No injuries were reported among the four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Dec 2002 Cessna 182N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Dec 2002 involved a Cessna 182N, registration ZS-IFA, at Runway 23, Odendaalsrus, ZA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Due to the damage caused to the nose gear during the accident, it was not possible to ascertain whether there had been a pre-existing mechanical failure that could have resulted in the accident.

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