Summary
The pilot had been cleared to land on runway 36 which had a light crosswind blowing from the left. A normal approach with the left wing being kept slightly low to counter the wind was made with the pilot intending to touch down on the runway threshold.
An approach speed of about 75 kts was maintained to touchdown, with the aircraft contacting the runway heavily causing all three landing gear legs to collapse. The aircraft then slid to a stop on the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199402883 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 08/10/1994 |
| Location | Darwin |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 13/02/1996 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-34-200 |
| Registration | VH-UOM |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Kununurra WA |
| Destination | Darwin NT |
| Damage | Substantial |