Beech 58 "Baron", VH-DTU, McIntyre's Field NSW, 30 October 1984

198401415

Summary

After a normal circuit the aircraft crossed the threshold at 85 knots. The pilot advised that the wheels locked as soon as braking was applied. Intermittent brake application had little effect in slowing the aircraft and as the pilot considered that insufficient strip remained to permit a go-around he attempted to ground loop the aircraft. It slid off the side of the strip and collided with a fence before coming to rest. The strip surface was very slippery as a result of overnight rain. Misty rain was still falling as the pilot made his approach and touched down about one quarter of the way along the strip. The pilot had not determined the last point at which a go-around could be commenced and persevered with the landing attempt beyond the point where a go-around could have been safely accomplished.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198401415
Occurrence date 30/10/1984
Location McIntyre's Field
Report release date 25/06/1985
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 Beech Aircraft Corp
Model 58
Registration VH-DTU
Operation type Charter
Departure point Archerfield QLD
Destination McIntyre's Field (near McLean) NSW
Damage Substantial