Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna 172RG, VH-JAC, Bellalie Station (125 km SW of Quilpie) QLD, 18 April 1988
198803451

Summary
A number of people in three aircraft intended to fly to Bellalie. Two of the pilots knew the area well and briefed the pilot of the subject aircraft. He was told to avoid a wet patch on the landing area but that there was sufficient distance remaining to land beyond that area. The other two aircraft departed some time before the subject aircraft. On arrival in the area the pilot could not distinguish the wet area as there was considerable growth due to the recent rain. He saw a road beside the landing area and elected to land on the road. A fence ran parallel to this road, with trees beyond. Towards the end of the landing roll the left wing hit a mulga bush. The pilot had not noticed the bush, as it blended in with the trees behind. He reported that he is short sighted and was not wearing his glasses at the time. This accident was not the subject of an on-scene investigation.
General details
Date: | 18 April 1988 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 0730 | ||||
Location: | Bellalie Station (125 km SW of Quilpie) | ||||
State: | Queensland | ||||
Release date: | 22 June 1988 | ||||
Report status: | Final | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
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Aircraft model | 172 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-JAC | |
Serial number | 172RG1008 | |
Type of operation | Private | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Mt Margaret Station QLD | |
Departure time | 700 | |
Destination | Bellalie Station QLD |