Summary
During the landing roll, assisted by a crosswind, the aircraft departed from the slopping left side of the airstrip damaging the left wing and propeller.
The pilot reported that the right brake appeared to be inoperative, the left brake only partially operating, and both brake pedals spongy.
Marks on the runway indicated a fast touchdown well into the runway length, with heavy wheel skid marks on the loose gravel surface.
An inspection failed to find any problems with either brake.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199402978 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/10/1994 |
| Location | Nudjaburra |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 13/02/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 210N |
| Registration | VH-TFI |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Redbank Mine NT |
| Destination | Nudjaburra NT |
| Damage | Substantial |