Maule M-5, VH-TZD, Goondiwindi Airport QLD, 6 December 1987

198703523

Summary

The pilot reported that during the flare in preparation for a landing on runway 03, the aircraft was hit by a gust of wind. The aircraft touched down on the right mainwheel, which was bent backward, and the right wingtip contacted the ground. At the time the wind velocity was 330 degrees at 10 knots and the pilot had been unable to use the more into wind runway because it was unserviceable. He was also generally inexperienced on the aircraft type and in particular in operating the aircraft in crosswind conditions. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198703523
Occurrence date 06/12/1987
Location Goondiwindi Airport
Report release date 08/03/1988
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 Maule Aircraft Corp
Model M-5
Registration VH-TZD
Serial number 7149C
Operation type Private
Departure point Emerald QLD
Destination Goondiwindi QLD
Damage Substantial