Summary
The pilot advised that, while carrying out a practice forced landing at the conclusion of a local scenic flight, he allowed the aircraft to become too slow and too low. As a consequence the aircraft touched down and nosed over approximately 40 metres short of the runway threshold. The aircraft's left wing and propeller were substantially damaged as a result of the ground contact.
The pilot confirmed that there was no mechanical fault with the aircraft's engine or flight controls that would have contributed to the accident.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301876 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 28/06/1993 |
| Location | Meldale Airstrip, near Caboolture |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 30/08/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | DH-82A |
| Registration | VH-RJA |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Meldale Airstrip QLD |
| Destination | Meldale Airstrip QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |