Summary
The pilot reported that he had completed a parachute drop and made a visual approach for runway 15. Speed was reduced to approximately 85 knots and 10 to 15 degrees of flap was selected for landing. After landing the flap was selected up. The pilot then noticed that the right flap was buckled on the inboard end. The inner flap runner was caught on the track guide and the flap actuator continued to operate damaging the flap.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199502040 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/07/1995 |
| Location | Cairns Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 12/03/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182E |
| Registration | VH-DUW |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Cairns |
| Destination | Cairns |
| Damage | Substantial |