Investigation number
198802351
Occurrence date
Location
"Glen Avon" (11 km N Balranald)
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
The pilot was landing on a property strip in gusty crosswind conditions. Directional control was lost during the landing roll and the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from running off the side of the strip. As he attempted to taxi the aircraft back onto the strip the nosewheel entered an area of soft sand and subsequently collapsed. The particular strip in use was only 20 metres wide, and consequently did not meet the requirements for an Authorised Landing Area. The strength of the crosswind component could not be determined.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-32
Registration
VH-POW
Serial number
32-40062
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Mildura NSW
Departure time
N/K
Destination
"Glen Avon" NSW
Damage
Substantial