Summary
The pilot flared the aircraft for landing too early, in strong gusty wind conditions. Corrective action was not undertaken. As a result, the aircraft landed heavily, collapsing the right main landing gear.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199402746 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 23/09/1994 |
| Location | Kempsey |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 05/06/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Rockwell International |
|---|---|
| Model | 114 |
| Registration | VH-UJK |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Mudgee NSW |
| Destination | Kempsey NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |