Summary
The pilot who was inexperienced in mustering operations was impressed with the efficiency of the other members of the mustering team. So as not to be seen to be wasting time, the pilot elected to land downwind on the shorter strip instead of clearing cattle from the main strip. However, he did not notice a washout crossing the shorter strip. During the landing roll the aircraft entered the washout and the nosegear leg was broken off, the propeller, engine cowling and right wing were also damaged.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198503501 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/03/1985 |
| Location | Malco Bore, |
| Report release date | 19/07/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172 |
| Registration | VH-PLX |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Malco Bore 85 km SSW of Windorah QLD |
| Destination | Malco Bore QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |