Investigation number
199401441
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot reported that during the take-off roll the aircraft accelerated to rotation speed. It was then that the pilot felt that the aircraft performance was not normal and rejected the takeoff. The aircraft overran the end of the 1100 m strip and struck a log hidden in grass. The left main gear collapsed.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
337G
Registration
VH-MGW
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Hebel QLD
Destination
Lightning Ridge NSW
Damage
Substantial