Cessna 172, VH-CXJ, Wallacia NSW, 23 February 1988

198802349

Summary

The aircraft was making a landing approach with full flap extended. The pilot said the aircraft floated for some distance, after the landing flare, before touching down about midway along the 614 metre strip. Brakes were applied but the braking action was reduced due to a mechanical impairment known to the pilot. When he realised the aircraft would overrun the strip end, the pilot said he purposely turned the aircraft to the right to prevent it from infringing a main road located a short distance ahead. The aircraft passed through a low wire fence and rolled down a steep slope before finally stopping, partially submerged, in a small dam.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198802349
Occurrence date 23/02/1988
Location Wallacia
Report release date 07/04/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172
Registration VH-CXJ
Serial number 36390
Operation type Private
Departure point Warnervale NSW
Destination Wallacia NSW
Damage Substantial