Cessna 210L Warthog Strike at Potgietersrus Aerodrome (ZS-ZEB)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 28 February 2007, a Cessna 210L with registration ZS-ZEB was involved in an accident while landing at Potgietersrus Aerodrome (FAQR). The aircraft was operating a private flight from Hoedspruit Aerodrome (FAHT) to Potgietersrus Aerodrome (FAQR). The pilot-in-command held a private pilot licence and had a total of 772.40 flying hours, including 120.40 hours on type. The accident occurred at 0738Z on runway 36. ## Sequence of Events and Damage During the landing, the pilot reported that a warthog ran across the runway from right to left. The aircraft had sufficient airspeed to lift the nose gear, but the left main landing gear struck the animal and collapsed. The pilot maintained directional control for approximately 100 metres while shutting down the engine. The aircraft then drifted to the left side of the runway, causing the left elevator to strike the ground. The aircraft came to a stop 50 to 60 metres left of the runway centreline. Damage was limited to the left main gear and the left elevator. ## Safety and Maintenance Context The pilot sustained no injuries, and there were no other persons on board. Meteorological conditions at the time were CAVOK, with a light wind from 067° and a temperature of 28°C. The aircraft's last Mandatory Periodical Inspection (MPI) was completed on 21 September 2006 at 3,825.0 flying hours, and the aircraft had accumulated 39.0 flying hours since that inspection. The probable cause was determined to be the aircraft striking a warthog during landing, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear and the pilot losing directional control.