Cessna P210 N Landing Incident at Maun International Aerodrome (ZS-ORO)

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 25 June 2007, a Cessna P210 N aircraft registered as ZS-ORO was involved in an accident at Maun International Aerodrome (FBMN) in Botswana. The aircraft was operating as a private flight, with the pilot-in-command holding a commercial pilot licence. The pilot, aged 60, had a total flying experience of 3,027.5 hours, including 2,448.4 hours on the specific aircraft type. The flight originated from Lanseria International Aerodrome (FALA) in South Africa, with Maun as the intended destination. ## Operational Context and Meteorological Conditions The accident occurred at 1300Z. Meteorological information at the time indicated CAVOK conditions, with a wind direction of 060° at 10 knots, a temperature of 20°C, and no clouds. The pilot reported that during the approach to FBMN, the wind was 360° at 6 knots, and at the time of landing, it was 060° at 6 knots. The pilot noted that she had requested wind information twice during the approach. ## Accident Sequence and Damage Assessment The pilot reported that as she was about to land, she felt the aircraft being lifted strongly. She increased power to regain flying speed but was unsuccessful, and the aircraft bounced twice upon touchdown. Despite the hard landing, the pilot maintained control and taxied the aircraft to the parking area, initially unaware of any damage. During a post-landing inspection, she discovered damage to the propeller and undercarriage. The aircraft sustained damage limited to the propeller and nose gear. All three individuals on board—the pilot and two passengers—sustained no injuries. ## Maintenance History and Probable Cause The last mandatory periodic inspection (MPI) for the aircraft was conducted on 20 October 2006 at 3,844.8 flying hours. The aircraft had been operated for an additional 43.1 flying hours since that inspection. The investigation concluded that it is possible that, during landing in a crosswind condition, the aircraft experienced wind gusting conditions, resulting in a hard landing and bounce.