Investigation number
199003072
Occurrence date
Location
Mabuiag Island
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that he planned to do a short-field landing to ensure that minimum braking action would be necessary on the wet grass surface. On late final approach, the aircraft encountered a down draft from which the pilot was unable to recover in time to avoid striking the lip of the strip. The left main gear was bent back as a result.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd
Model
BN2
Registration
VH-RTP
Serial number
79
Operation type
Charter
Departure point
Horn Is QLD
Departure time
1041
Destination
Mabuiag Island QLD
Damage
Substantial