Gulfstream AA5B, VH-JSK, Elderslie Aerodrome NSW, 13 September 1987

198702420

Summary

The pilot intended carrying out a one-day return flight to Luskintyre. However, when in the Luskintyre area he misidentified the Elderslie strip for that of his planned destination and entered the circuit for a landing. It was reported that the later part of the approach was flat and the pilot stated that when the aircraft was about 10 feet above the strip it suddenly dropped. Full power and back stick were applied but the aircraft landed heavily and bounced. The pilot decided to go-around and during the attempt the aircraft struck a runway light and a fence before the throttle was closed. It is probable that the pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low in the later part of the approach and that the aircraft stalled.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198702420
Occurrence date 13/09/1987
Location Elderslie Aerodrome
Report release date 07/04/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Hard landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer American Aircraft Corp
Model AA-5
Registration VH-JSK
Serial number AA5B-1293
Operation type Private
Departure point Bankstown NSW
Destination Luskintyre NSW
Damage Substantial