Airparts FU24-950, VH-EMQ, Welsh's Strip (1.5 miles south of Tenterfield) NSW, 21 February 1989

198902543

Summary

The pilot had commenced superspreading operations at about midday, and was returning to his base strip at the completion of the day's activities. He was landing towards the west. The strip slopes up 4` to the west. The pilot reported that he had not been aware until the flare that he was landing with a tailwind component, as there had been a westerly component in his operations area. He touched down some distance along the strip. Due to looking into the setting sun, he misjudged the distance remaining and was slow to apply braking. When it was obvious that the aircraft would not stop before the boundary fence, he turned the aircraft to the left to minimise damage. The outer right wing struck a fence post.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198902543
Occurrence date 21/02/1989
Location Welsh's Strip (1.5 miles south of Tenterfield)
Report release date 17/03/1989
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Airparts NZ Ltd
Model FU-24
Registration VH-EMQ
Serial number 180
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point agricultural strip NSW
Destination Welsh's Strip NSW
Damage Substantial