Accident Details
On 21 August 2016, at 1447Z, a Cessna 210M, registration ZS-KEC, operated by Educated Risk Investments 59 (PTY) LTD, was conducting a flight under Part 135 from Grand Central Airport (FAGC) to Rand Airport (FAGM). The pilot, the sole occupant, held a private pilot licence with 402.8 total flying hours, including 337 hours on type.
Flight and Landing
The flight was uneventful until arrival at Rand Airport. The pilot was cleared by air traffic control to land on runway 29. After completing the before-landing checklist, the pilot selected landing gear down; the green 'DOWN and LOCKED' indicator illuminated. The pilot visually confirmed the left main gear from the side window and the right main and nose gear via a mirror on the lower right wing.
During the approach, just before touchdown, the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot continued the landing. During the landing roll, as the pilot applied brakes, the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft veered right off the runway, and the right wing and right horizontal stabiliser struck the ground. The nose landing gear also broke to the left during the touchdown.
Aftermath
The pilot shut down the engine and exited the aircraft unharmed. The aircraft sustained damage to the right main gear, right horizontal stabiliser, and nose landing gear.
Investigation Findings
An investigation was conducted. The landing gear retraction and extension system was tested by an approved Aircraft Maintenance Organization and found satisfactory. The investigation concluded that the aircraft was not correctly configured for landing, and the pilot landed the aircraft too hard, causing the nose gear to break to the left and the right main landing gear to collapse.
Probable Cause
The pilot landed the aircraft too hard, resulting in the nose gear breaking to the left and the right main landing gear collapsing.