Summary
Circumstances:
The aircraft was taking off from a 920 metre grass strip in moderate to heavy rain. Take-off weight was about 60 kilograms below maximum authorised. Witnesses reported that the aircraft became airborne well beyond the normal position, and then only momentarily, before the pilot abandoned the take-off. The aircraft crossed the end of the strip and ran across a beach before coming to rest in chest deep water. The pilot of a following aircraft later indicated that there was a significant downwind component during the first aircraft's take-off attempt.
Significant Factors:
The following factor was considered relevant to the development of the accident:
1. The take-off attempt was made in downwind conditions, for reasons which were not determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003044 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/01/1990 |
| Location | Yorke Island |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 10/05/1990 |
| 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 | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | BN2 |
| Registration | VH-SBD |
| Serial number | 500 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Yorke Island QLD |
| Destination | Murray Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |