Summary
The pilot's circuit entry procedure resulted in the aircraft joining the circuit too late and too low. The turn onto final was low and the pilot elected to land on the grass verge on the south side of the runway. The aircraft landed heavily, and the landing gear collapsed.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301347 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/04/1993 |
| Location | Narrogin |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Czechoslovak Automobile & A/C |
|---|---|
| Model | L40 |
| Registration | VH-GXQ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Narrogin WA |
| Destination | Narrogin WA |
| Damage | Substantial |