Investigation number
198401415
Occurrence date
Location
McIntyre's Field
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None

After a normal circuit the aircraft crossed the threshold at 85 knots. The pilot advised that the wheels locked as soon as braking was applied. Intermittent brake application had little effect in slowing the aircraft and as the pilot considered that insufficient strip remained to permit a go-around he attempted to ground loop the aircraft. It slid off the side of the strip and collided with a fence before coming to rest. The strip surface was very slippery as a result of overnight rain. Misty rain was still falling as the pilot made his approach and touched down about one quarter of the way along the strip. The pilot had not determined the last point at which a go-around could be commenced and persevered with the landing attempt beyond the point where a go-around could have been safely accomplished.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
58
Registration
VH-DTU
Operation type
Charter
Departure point
Archerfield QLD
Departure time
0900 Approx.
Destination
McIntyre's Field (near McLean) NSW
Damage
Substantial