Runway excursion involving an Ayres S2R-T34, VH-JVE, Dalby (ALA), Queensland, on 30 May 1997

199701755

Summary

The aircraft was landing towards the south-east on a sealed runway, with a 10-knot southerly wind blowing. Toward the end of the landing roll the pilot experienced difficulty in keeping the aircraft centred on the runway, with the result that it veered off the runway and nosed down in the soft ground off the sealed area. The propeller and engine area were damaged. The pilot reported that the left main tyre had deflated, probably because of the tyre not rotating during the landing. He considered that he had held his heels too high on the rudder controls, inadvertently applying brake to the left wheel during the landing flare and initial roll.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199701755
Occurrence date 30/05/1997
Location Dalby (ALA)
State Queensland
Report release date 01/07/1997
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 Ayres Corporation
Model S2R-T34
Registration VH-JVE
Sector Turboprop
Operation type General Aviation
Departure point Glen Morgan QLD
Destination Dalby QLD
Damage Substantial