Summary
The pilot reported that he had difficulty obtaining effective braking during the landing roll, due to a grassed, wet strip surface. He was able to initiate a groundloop near the end of the landing roll but the aircraft drifted sideways off the side of the strip prior to the upwind threshold. Very heavy rain had fallen during the previous night and up until 30 minutes prior to the landing, and there were areas of standing water on the strip. The airstrip was not suitable for the intended operation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198703472 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 07/04/1987 |
| Location | Maer Island |
| Report release date | 23/11/1987 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 337 |
| Registration | VH-DPX |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Lockhart River QLD |
| Destination | Maer Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |