Section/division Accident and Incident Investigations Division Form Number: CA 12-12b AIRCRAFT INCIDENT REPORT AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Reference: CA18/3/2/0851 Aircraft Registration ZS-NUL Date of Incident 15 June 2011 Time of Incident 0740Z Type of Aircraft Cessna 210T Type of Operation Private Pilot-in-command Licence Type Private Age 49 Licence Valid Yes Pilot-in-command Flying Experience Total Flying Hours 1 077.45 Hours on Type 156.75 Last Point of Departure Next Point of Intended Landing Richards Bay (FARB), KwaZulu-Natal Mposa (private aerodrome), KwaZulu-Natal Location of the Accident Site with Reference to Easily Defined Geographical Points (GPS readings if possible) Mposa (private aerodrome) (GPS co-ordinates: approximately S28.62174º E032.027678º Meteorological Information The pilot reported that fine weather conditions prevailed at the time of the incident (CAVOK). Number of People on Board 1 + 0 No. of People Injured 0 No. of People Killed 0 Synopsis On 15 June 2011, the pilot flew on a private flight from Richards Bay to Mposa in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The flight was uneventful, but during the landing at the destination, the pilot omitted to lower the landing gear and carried out a wheels-up landing. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the sequence of events but the pilot escaped unharmed. The pilot was properly licensed to conduct the flight, and the aircraft was maintained as required by the manufacturer and the regulator. The weather did not contribute to this incident. Probable Cause The pilot omitted to lower the landing gear during landing at the destination. Contributing factor(s): The circuit breaker for the warning horn was disarmed and therefore the warning horn did not sound to warn the pilot. IARC Date Release Date CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 1 of 7
Section/Division: Accident and Incident Investigations Division Form Number: CA 12-12b AIRCRAFT INCIDENT REPORT Name of Owner/Operator : Bustque 0117 (Pty) Ltd Manufacturer Model : T210L Nationality : South Africa Registration Marks : ZS-NUL Place : Cessna Aircraft Company Date : 15 June 2011 Time : 0740Z : Mposa (private aerodrome) (GPS co-ordinates S28.62174º E032.027678º All times given in this report are co-ordinated universal time (UTC) and will be denoted by (Z). South African Standard Time is UTC plus two hours. Purpose of the Investigation: In terms of Regulation 12.03.1 of the Civil Aviation Regulations (1997), this report was compiled in the interests of the promotion of aviation safety and the reduction of the risk of aviation accidents or incidents and not to establish legal liability. Disclaimer: This report is produced without prejudice to the rights of the CAA, which are reserved. 1. FACTUAL INFORMATION 1.1 History of Flight 1.1.1 On 15 June 2011 at approximately 0740Z, the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was on a local flight from Richards Bay to Mposa in northern Natal. 1.1.2 The flight was uneventful until landing at the destination, when the pilot omitted to lower the landing gear and carried out a wheels-up landing. 1.2 Injuries to Persons Injuries Pilot Crew Pass. Other Fatal - - - - Serious - - - - Minor - - - - None 1 - - - CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 2 of 7
1.3 Damage to Aircraft 1.3.1 The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage area and the propeller. 1.4 Other Damage 1.4.1 There was no other damage. 1.5 Personnel Information 1.5.1 Pilot-in-command: Nationality South Africa Licence No. ********** Gender Male Age 49 Licence Valid Yes Type Endorsed Yes Ratings Night Medical Expiry Date 31 January 2012 Restrictions Corrective lenses Previous Accidents Nil 1.5.2 Flying experience: Total Hours 1 077.45 Total Past 90 Days 1.5 Total on Type Past 90 Days 1.5 Total on Type 156.75 1.6 Aircraft Information 1.6.1 Airframe: Type T210L Serial No. 210-60782 Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company Date of Manufacture 1995 Total Airframe Hours (At Time of Incident) 4 329.2 Last MPI (Mandatory Periodic Inspection - Date and Time) 20 July 2010 4 307.1 Hours Since last MPI 22.1 C of R (Issue Date) 26 May 2002 C of A (Issue Date) 27 February 2005 Operating Categories Standard 1.6.2 Engine: Type Continental TSIO-52044 Serial No. 217281R Hours Since New 1 523.7 Hours Since Overhaul 121.9 CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 3 of 7
1.6.3 Propeller: Type Hartzell HC-J3YF-1RF/F7691 Serial No. JN153B Hours Since New 20 Hours Since Overhaul TBO not reached yet 1.7 Meteorological Information 1.7.1 The pilot reported that the following weather conditions prevailed at the time of the incident: Wind Northerly Wind Speed 5 kt Visibility > 10 km Direction Temperature Unknown Cloud Cover None Cloud Base N/a Dew Point Unknown 1.8 Aids to Navigation 1.8.1 The aircraft was equipped with standard navigation equipment as per the minimum equipment list approved by the regulator for the aircraft type. No defects were reported prior to the flight. 1.9 Communications 1.9.1 The aircraft was equipped with standard communication equipment as per the minimum equipment list approved by the regulator for the aircraft type. No defects were reported prior to the flight. 1.10 Aerodrome information Aerodrome Location Mposa Aerodrome Co-ordinates S28.62174º E032.027678º Aerodrome Elevation 317 ft AMSL Runway Designations 02/20 Runway Dimensions 450 m x 10 m Runway Used 02 Runway Surface Grass Approach Facilities Nil CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 4 of 7
Figure 1: An aerial view of Mposa 1.11 Flight Recorders 1.11.1 The aircraft was not fitted with a cockpit voice recorder (CVR) or a digital flight data recorder (DFDR) and neither was required by regulations to be fitted to this type of aircraft. 1.12 Wreckage and Impact Information 1.12.1 The pilot executed a wheels-up landing during which the aircraft sustained damage to the lower fuselage surface and the propeller. 1.13 Medical and Pathological Information 1.13.1 The pilot was the holder of a valid medical certificate as a private pilot, with the only restriction being to wear corrective lenses. 1.14 Fire 1.14.1 There was no evidence of fire in flight or after the impact. 1.15 Survival Aspects 1.15.1 The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was properly restrained, and escaped unharmed. 1.16 Tests and Research 1.16.1 Nil CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 5 of 7
1.17 Organizational and Management Information 1.17.1 Not applicable 1.18 Additional Information 1.18.1 The circuit breaker for the warning horn was disarmed and therefore the warning horn did not sound to warn the pilot. No on-site investigation was carried out. 1.19 Useful or Effective Investigation Techniques 1.19.1 None 2. ANALYSIS 2.1 On 15 June 2011 at approximately 0740Z, the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, was on a local flight from Richards Bay to Mposa in northern Natal. The flight was uneventful until landing at the destination, when the pilot omitted to lower the landing gear and carried out a wheels-up landing. The circuit breaker for the warning horn was disarmed and therefore the warning horn did not sound to warn the pilot. 3. CONCLUSIONS 3.1 Findings 3.1.1 On 15 June 2011, the pilot flew on a private flight from Richards Bay to Mposa in northern Natal. The flight was uneventful, but during the landing at the destination, the pilot omitted to lower the landing gear and carried out a wheels-up landing. The circuit breaker for the warning horn was disarmed and therefore the warning horn did not sound to warn the pilot. 3.1.2 The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the sequence of events but the pilot escaped unharmed. 3.1.3 The pilot was properly licensed to conduct the flight, and the aircraft was maintained as required by the manufacturer and the regulator. 3.1.4 The weather did not contribute to this incident. 3.2 Cause(s) 3.2.1 The pilot omitted to lower the landing gear during landing at the destination. 3.3 Contributing factor(s): CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 6 of 7
3.3.1 The circuit breaker for the warning horn was disarmed and therefore the warning horn did not sound to warn the pilot. 4. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 Nil 5. APPENDICES 5.1 None Compiled by Jan du Plessis Date:... For: Director of Civil Aviation Investigator-in-charge: Date:.. Co-investigator:.. Date:. CA 12-12b 23 FEBRUARY 2006 Page 7 of 7