Cessna U206F Accident at Aeropark Zynkraal (ZS-JCB)

Flight Details and Accident Sequence On 13 March 2011, a Cessna U206F with registration ZS-JCB departed from New Tempe Aerodrome (FATP) at 08:30 UTC for Aeropark Zynkraal. The private flight, operated by Financial Rescue Services CC, carried one pilot and three passengers. The flight was uneventful until the aircraft joined the right downwind for runway 09 at the destination. During the final landing stages, just before expected touchdown, the pilot reported experiencing an unexpected gust of wind that lifted the right wing. The pilot instinctively corrected, but the aircraft subsequently bounced. After landing, the pilot observed that the nose was low and applied back pressure to keep it up. A subsequent walk-around inspection revealed a nose gear failure that had resulted in a propeller strike. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the cargo pod, propeller, and nosewheel. No injuries were reported among the occupants, and there was no evidence of pre- or post-impact fire.