Beech 58, VH-BMT, Apis Creek (83 km north of Rockhampton), Queensland, on 22 June 1990

199003079

Summary

Circumstances:

The pilot inspected the strip from the air and elected to land towards the west because of high ground and obstacles on the opposite approach. The aircraft bounced on landing and then floated for some distance before braking could be applied. The pilot remained confident adequate strip remained to stop the aircraft. There was, however, a slight hump in the strip and as the aircraft reached it the pilot saw a fence about 100 metres ahead. He applied heavy braking which had little effect on the loose surface. To avoid the fence, the pilot attempted to ground loop the aircraft. The left main landing gear leg entered a small ditch and was torn from the aircraft. On exiting the aircraft, the pilot noted that he had landed with a tailwind of about 5 knots.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199003079
Occurrence date 22/06/1990
Location Apis Creek (83 km north of Rockhampton)
State Queensland
Report release date 01/08/1990
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 Beech Aircraft Corp
Model 58
Registration VH-BMT
Serial number TH-623
Sector Piston
Operation type Charter
Departure point Rockhampton QLD
Destination Apis Creek QLD
Damage Substantial