Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that he planned to do a short-field landing to ensure that minimum braking action would be necessary on the wet grass surface. On late final approach, the aircraft encountered a down draft from which the pilot was unable to recover in time to avoid striking the lip of the strip. The left main gear was bent back as a result.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003072 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/05/1990 |
| Location | Mabuiag Island |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 05/06/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | BN2 |
| Registration | VH-RTP |
| Serial number | 79 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Horn Island QLD |
| Destination | Mabuiag Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |