Investigation number
198802372
Occurrence date
Location
4 km S of Michelago
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None

On completion of superphosphate spreading operations, the pilot had flown the aircraft to a new strip located 4 kms south of Michelago. The aircraft touched down 290 metres beyond the threshold and despite heavy application of brakes late in the landing roll, the pilot was unable to bring the aircraft to a full stop before it overturned at the end of the strip. Investigation revealed that the tailwind at the time of the landing was considerably stronger than estimated by the pilot, and the approach speed was higher than optimum for the weight. No defect was found with the aircraft which may have contributed to the accident. It is considered that the combined effects of the strong tailwind; the aircraft not being flown at optimum approach speed; the long landing; and the late application of braking, together contributed to the accident.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Transavia Corp Pty Ltd
Model
PL-12
Registration
VH-TRX
Serial number
H1107
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Tralee NSW
Departure time
1155
Destination
4 km S of Michelago NSW
Damage
Substantial