Summary
A report from the pilot indicated that he made a steeper than normal approach to a private strip. The aircraft landed some distance in from the threshold before bouncing back into the air. The pilot elected to apply power and go around for a further circuit. Despite application of full power, the aircraft did not clear obstacles beyond the end of the runway, and the pilot was forced to land in an adjacent paddock. The aircraft landed heavily.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199400061 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 07/01/1994 |
| Location | 18 km north of Bremer Bay |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 19/06/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain, Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172N |
| Registration | VH-WNX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | 18km N Bremer Bay WA |
| Destination | 18km N Bremer Bay WA |
| Damage | Substantial |