Summary
The pilot elected to go around when the aircraft bounced following a fast approach. During the go around sequence, the left wing and the propeller touched the ground and the engine stopped. The pilot was able to recover and land next to the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199401317 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/05/1994 |
| Location | Mount Augustus |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 24/08/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Mooney Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | M20J |
| Registration | VH-ECH |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Meekatharra WA |
| Destination | Mt Augustus Station WA |
| Damage | Substantial |