Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that there had been recent heavy rain on the strip. Well into the landing roll, the aircraft encountered an area of water and skidded to the left. The left wheel then entered soft ground and swung the aircraft further left, resulting in the left main landing gear striking a steel framed cone marker. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003067 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/05/1990 |
| Location | Cow Bay (83 km north of Cairns) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 21/05/1990 |
| 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-NWS |
| Serial number | 32-7450085 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Cairns QLD |
| Destination | Cow Bay QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |