Investigation number
199003099
Occurrence date
Location
Burketown
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
Wind conditions at the destination aerodrome were forecast to be 150 degrees at 12 knots but were actually 170 degrees at 25 to 35 knots. On late final approach to Runway 14, the pilot encountered strong wind shear which caused the indicated airspeed to reduce rapidly from 95 to 75 knots. The aircraft sank and landed heavily just short of the threshold. This accident was not the subject of an on-scene investigation.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182
Registration
VH-JED
Serial number
18266210
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Borroloola QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Burketown QLD
Damage
Substantial