Beechcraft A23A, VH-DYR, Bankstown, NSW, 10 October 1970

197001300

Summary

The pilot planned a flight from Bankstown to Wollongong and return with landings at Sydney and Camden en route. The aircraft touched down in an open grassed area 500 feet beyond the airport fence and slightly to the left of the extended centre line of the runway. The nose landing gear was torn off as the aircraft ran across a ditch 30 feet after touching down. The aircraft slewed to the left through 150 degrees, both main landing gears collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest in a level attitude 114 feet from the point of touchdown.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 197001300
Occurrence date 10/10/1970
Location Bankstown Airport
Report release date 18/04/1972
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Beech Aircraft Corp
Model 23
Registration VH-DYR
Operation type Private
Departure point Bankstown
Destination Sydney
Damage Substantial