Summary
Circumstances:
The aircraft was being repositioned to base after an aerial application operation. The pilot reported that on downwind leg the pre-landing check revealed a soft left brake. He pumped up pressure by engaging the park brake and working the brake pedal. Due to concentrating on the other pre-landing checks and on flying the aircraft he inadvertently left the park brake on. On touchdown the aircraft pulled to the left pitched forward onto the nose and came to rest inverted.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199001960 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 07/01/1990 |
| Location | Finley |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 24/01/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grumman American Aviation Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | G-164 |
| Registration | VH-HIT |
| Serial number | 640 |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | 15 nm NNW of Finley NSW |
| Destination | Finley NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |