Summary
During the approach to land, just prior to crossing the runway end, the right main gear struck an earth mound. The gear leg was damaged by the impact. The mound, about three metres short of the 800-metre runway, was about 25 cm high and not easily seen from the approach path. The wind was light and there were no gusts or turbulence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199702820 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/08/1997 |
| Location | Gan Gan (ALA) |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 05/09/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | BN-2A-26 |
| Registration | VH-LHA |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Gove NT |
| Destination | Gan Gan NT |
| Damage | Substantial |