Cessna 172D, VH-EDE, Zeehan Tas, 12 February 1969

196902342

Summary

Prior to departure, the pilot did not establish that the single runway at Zeehan is 1,715 feet in length or that the distance required for landing in the conditions that existed is 1,575 feet. During the landing approach, the aircraft crossed the runway threshold at a height of at least 100 feet and touched down with less than half the available runway length remaining. The pilot applied brakes and, when the aircraft was about 150 feet from the end of the runway, he applied power and attempted to go-around. The aircraft failed to become airborne and overturned after striking a low earth embankment 22 feet beyond the end of the runway.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 196902342
Occurrence date 12/02/1969
Location Zeehan
Report release date 05/09/1969
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172
Registration VH-EDE
Operation type Private
Departure point Queenstown
Destination Zeehan
Damage Destroyed