Investigation number
199402978
Occurrence date
State
Northern Territory
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident
During the landing roll, assisted by a crosswind, the aircraft departed from the slopping left side of the airstrip damaging the left wing and propeller. The pilot reported that the right brake appeared to be inoperative, the left brake only partially operating, and both brake pedals spongy. Marks on the runway indicated a fast touchdown well into the runway length, with heavy wheel skid marks on the loose gravel surface. A inspection failed to find any problems with either brake.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
210N
Registration
VH-TFI
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Redbank Mine NT
Destination
Nudjaburra NT
Damage
Substantial