Accident Details
On 16 February 2006 at approximately 0700Z, a Cessna 182 (registration ZS-FIX) operated by a private pilot with a valid license was conducting a private flight from Virginia Aerodrome (FAVG) to a private aerodrome on a farm near Kokstad. The pilot, aged 39, had 136.7 total flying hours, including 55.8 hours on type.
Approach and Landing
The pilot reported familiarity with the destination aerodrome from previous landings. Before landing, he performed an aerodrome inspection. The aircraft touched down on the short runway (runway 29) approximately 75 to 80 meters past the threshold, with full flaps selected and an indicated airspeed of approximately 75 to 80 mph. The surface wind was from the northwest at 5 knots.
Runway Overrun
After touchdown, the pilot attempted to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway, but the brakes were ineffective. The aircraft overran the runway and came to a stop after entering a trench at the end of the runway.
Injuries and Damage
Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained injuries. The aircraft sustained damage to the nose landing gear, the right-hand wing, and the propeller.
Aircraft Maintenance
The last mandatory periodic inspection (MPI) prior to the accident was certified on 13 May 2005 at 5164.28 airframe hours. At the time of the accident, the aircraft had accumulated an additional 96.39 airframe hours since that inspection.
Probable Cause
The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on a down sloping grass runway after landing and the aircraft entered a trench at the end of the runway.