Cessna 182F, VH-DIJ, 9km North of Charters Towers QLD, 14 December 1986

198602677

Summary

The pilot reported that while he was conducting a landing at his property strip, a calf and cow ran onto and along the strip. To avoid the animals he decided to delay any further descent until the aircraft had passed the animals. However, when the aircraft was about 15 feet above the strip, the nose dropped and the nosewheel struck the ground resulting in damage to the firewall, engine mounts and the cabin floor. The pilot did not adequately monitor the airspeed during the the extended hold off period and the aircraft stalled onto the strip. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198602677
Occurrence date 14/12/1986
Location 9km North of Charters Towers
Report release date 29/05/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Hard landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 182
Registration VH-DIJ
Operation type Private
Departure point 9km North of Charters Towers QLD
Destination 9km North of Charters Towers QLD
Damage Substantial