Summary
The strip was grass covered and wet. When the pilot applied the brakes after touchdown, the wheels locked, providing little retardation. The pilot ground looped the aircraft to avoid running off the end of the strip. During the ground loop, however, the aircraft ran slowly backwards into some bushes, causing damage to the right wing and elevator.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199502912 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/09/1995 |
| Location | Murray Island |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 14/09/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Control - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | BN-2A-8 |
| Registration | VH-FCO |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Horn Island QLD |
| Destination | Murray Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |