Mooney 20 J, VH-MIY, Great Keppel Island QLD, 14 March 1984

198400013

Summary

Shortly after take-off, the pilot heard a loud noise and noticed that the luggage locker door was open. A 180 degree turn was carried out for an approach to land. As the aircraft approached the end of the runway the right wing struck the strip and the aircraft slid sideways along the runway. The nose and left landing gear legs collapsed before the aircraft came to rest. On short final, mechanical turbulence had been encountered and a high rate of descent had developed. Although some action to correct this rate of descent was taken, the pilot was unable to avoid a hard landing. No fault could subsequently be found with the luggage door securing mechanism.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198400013
Occurrence date 14/03/1984
Location Great Keppel Island
Report release date 04/10/1984
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Airframe - Other
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Mooney Aircraft Corp
Model M20
Registration VH-MIY
Operation type Private
Departure point Great Keppel Island QLD
Destination Rosewood Island QLD
Damage Substantial