Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna 210K, VH-MNG, Nelyambo Station, near Wilcannia, NSW, 9 May 1970
Investigation number:
197001273
197001273
Status: Completed

Summary
The aircraft arrived at "Nelyambo" Station shortly before last light which was at 1809 hours. The weather
was fine and clear with nil wind. On his first circuit the pilot thought he saw sheep adjacent to his intended
landing path which was an unmarked dirt strip within a large paddock. To make sure that the area was
clear the pilot completed a second circuit before commencing an approach to land. On final approach the
pilot found that the surface light had faded badly, although the sky remained bright. Under these conditions
he had difficulty in distinguishing the strip from its surroundings and the aircraft touched down approximately
100 feet to the left of the strip, striking a mound of earth two feet high. The aircraft ballooned and floated
a further 330 feet before again contacting the ground. On the second touch-down the nosewheel collapsed and
the aircraft overturned.
General details
Date: | 09 May 1970 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 1800 EST | ||||
Location: | Nelyambo Station, Wilcannia | ||||
State: | New South Wales | ||||
Release date: | 25 June 1971 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
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Aircraft model | 210 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-MNG | |
Type of operation | Private | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Culpaulin Station | |
Destination | Nelyambo Station |