Beech Aircraft Corp 58, VH-IJG, Bankstown, New South Wales, on 6 September 1990

199002003

Summary

Circumstances:

The aircraft was landing at night on runway 11C, at the end of a multi-sector cargo flight. Weather conditions were fine and clear with a light wind from the north-east. The pilot said the touchdown was normal. However, the aircraft started to pull to the right, the right tyre deflated, and the right main landing gear collapsed. Skid marks on the runway were consistent with the right wheel being locked from about 400 metres beyond the landing threshold. The skid continued for a further 124 metres, parallel to the centreline, before the right tyre deflated. The skid continued for a further 151 metres before the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway to the right. A subsequent examination revealed no mechanical fault with the wheel brakes or wheel bearings. Evidence was found which was consistent with an excessive application of the right brake.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199002003
Occurrence date 06/09/1990
Location Bankstown
State New South Wales
Report release date 10/04/1991
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Beech Aircraft Corp
Model 58
Registration VH-IJG
Serial number TH415
Sector Piston
Operation type Charter
Departure point Bathurst NSW
Destination Bankstown NSW
Damage Substantial