Cessna 210 accident near Germiston, Za, June 29, 2017
On June 29, 2017 at about 6:02 am local time, a Cessna 210, registered ZSSOK, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Germiston (Pilanesberg airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 29, 2017 · about 6:02 am local time
- Place
- Germiston, South Africa · Pilanesberg · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 210 A · all 210s on the register
- Registration
- ZSSOK · no longer on the register · serial 210 57658
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On June 29, 2017, about 0602 coordinated universal time, Cessna 210A, South African registration ZS-SOK, was substantially damaged after the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Rand Airport (FAGM), Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and a passenger were not injured. The personal flight departed Eagle's Creek Airfield, Gauteng Province, South Africa.The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 to assist the AIID in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to: South African Civil Aviation Authority Accidents and Incidents Investigation Division Private Bag X 73 Halfway House 1685 South Africa Tel.: +27 (0) 11 545-1055/1050 +27 (0) 83 461-6277 (24 hours) E-mail:AiidInbox@caa.co.za Fax: +27 (0) 11 545 1466 Website: http://www.caa.co.za This report is for informational purposes only. All investigative information will be released by the SACAA.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Landing gear collapse during landing (landing roll) defining event
Pilot
- Flight time: 500 hours in all; 172 in this make and model
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,899 lb
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Teledyne Cont IO-470 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Gauteng
- Destination: FAPN North West Province
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 29
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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