Summary
Due to deteriorating weather conditions ahead the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing In a
paddock. He made an Inspection of a paddock which appeared suitable. On touching down the aircraft
bounced and floated for a considerable distance before finally touching down. The aircraft was then allowed
to roll for some 400 feet without braking and the pilot then noticed a 2 inch diameter water pipe crossing
the surface of the paddock. He applied firm braking but, possibly due to the damp grass surface, the
brakes were not as effective as expected and the aircraft skidded for a further 220 feet. The aircraft had
almost stopped when the main wheels rolled over the water pipe without damage, but the starboard wheel
then dropped into a depression in the ground covered by long grass. The starboard undercarriage collapsed
and damage was also caused to the starboard mainplane, flaps and one propeller blade.
