Investigation number
199401112
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot noted the windsock was indicating nil wind and he elected to land on strip 36. The strip is 800 metres long from fence to fence but there is a powerline across the northern end. At the landing flare the aircraft floated and touched down about 200 metres after the threshold. The pilot noted the aircraft did not seem to slow down as expected, but due to concern over the powerlines at the far end he elected not to go around. The aircraft continued on the ground roll and the pilot was unable to prevent it from running into the fence, at low speed, at the northern end. Significant Factors The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the accident: 1. The pilot did not make a timely decision to go around.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
VH-BLF
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Tooradin VIC
Destination
Torquay VIC
Damage
Substantial