Summary
The pilot was landing on a property strip in gusty crosswind conditions. Directional control was lost during the landing roll and the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from running off the side of the strip. As he attempted to taxi the aircraft back onto the strip the nosewheel entered an area of soft sand and subsequently collapsed. The particular strip in use was only 20 metres wide, and consequently did not meet the requirements for an Authorised Landing Area. The strength of the crosswind component could not be determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198802351 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/03/1988 |
| Location | "Glen Avon" (11 km N Balranald) |
| Report release date | 14/04/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-32 |
| Registration | VH-POW |
| Serial number | 32-40062 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Mildura NSW |
| Destination | "Glen Avon" NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |