Cessna 185E, VH-KPF, Rudall River, 93km South of Telfer WA, 4 January 1986

198600133

Summary

The pilot was attempting a short field landing. When he flared the aircraft it landed heavily before the threshold on a rocky outcrop. The right maingear and tailwheel tyres deflated and the aircraft veered to the right and ran over a windrow, damaging the tailwheel assembly, horizontal stabilizer and elevator. The pilot had limited experience on the aircraft type and the approach was conducted in conditions of gusting wind and thermal turbulence. He had been taught to fly a short field approach with the stall warning horn continuously sounding. The approach was flown in this manner and the pilot could not recall the indicated airspeed during the approach.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198600133
Occurrence date 04/01/1986
Location Rudall River, 93km South of Telfer
Report release date 12/06/1986
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 185
Registration VH-KPF
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Rudall River WA
Destination Rudall River WA
Damage Substantial