Gulfstream AA-5A, VH-IGK, Apollo Bay, Victoria, on 19 January 1991

199101021

Summary

Circumstances:

The pilot had landed at the 800 metre long strip previously. The strip had an uphill slope to the west. When he arrived in the circuit area the pilot said the windsock indicated a 10 - 12 knot easterly and he noted another aircraft landing into the west. Taking into consideration the landing direction of the other aircraft and the uphill slope, the pilot decided to land into the west. The aircraft touched down about halfway along the strip. The pilot considered that the aircraft would not stop in the remaining distance, so he applied full power to go around. The aircraft just cleared a fence at the end of the strip but then descended and struck a second fence about 190 metres further on. It then veered left and eventually came to a stop some 400 metres beyond the end of the strip.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199101021
Occurrence date 19/01/1991
Location Apollo Bay
State Victoria
Report release date 04/04/1991
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Grumman American Aviation Corp
Model AA-5A
Registration VH-IGK
Serial number AA5A-0797
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Bendigo VIC
Destination Apollo Bay VIC
Damage Substantial