Britten Norman BN2-A21 Islander, VH-FCJ, Mabuiag Island, Queensland, on 9 June 1990

199003074

Summary

Circumstances:

Well before the flight was due to depart, the company agent at Mabuiag Island endeavoured to warn the operator that the strip was wet and unsuitable for operations. This attempt to communicate failed due to a local fault in the Telecom system. The pilot was aware of a previous recent accident where a pilot landed short of the runway lip. When he arrived, he assessed the strip as suitable and landed well into the strip. By the time that he discovered that the strip was slippery, it was too late to go around. When it became obvious that he could not stop within the confines of the strip by using normal braking, he attempted a ground loop. The aircraft slid sideways off the end of the strip onto a beach.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199003074
Occurrence date 09/06/1990
Location Mabuiag Island
State Queensland
Report release date 29/06/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd
Model BN2
Registration VH-FCJ
Serial number 448
Sector Piston
Operation type Charter
Departure point Horn Island QLD
Destination Mabuiag Island QLD
Damage Substantial