Investigation: 198802372 - Transavia PL-12T400, VH-TRX, 4 km S of Michelago NSW, 20 June 1988

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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.

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General details
Date:	20 June 1988	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	1240	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
Location:	4 km S of Michelago	Occurrence type:	Runway excursion
State:	New South Wales	Occurrence class:	Operational
Release date:	09 August 1988	Occurrence category:	Accident
Report status:	Final	Highest injury level:	None

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	Transavia Corp Pty Ltd
Aircraft model:	PL-12
Aircraft registration:	VH-TRX
Serial number:	H1107
Type of operation:	Aerial Work
Damage to aircraft:	Substantial
Departure point:	Tralee NSW
Departure time:	1155
Destination:	4 km S of Michelago NSW