Investigation number
199502912
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Control - Other
Occurrence class
Accident
The strip was grass covered and wet. When the pilot applied the brakes after touchdown, the wheels locked, providing little retardation. The pilot groundlooped the aircraft to avoid running off the end of the strip. During the groundloop, however, the aircraft ran slowly backwards into some bushes, causing damage to the right wing and elevator.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd
Model
BN-2A-8
Registration
VH-FCO
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Horn Island QLD
Destination
Murray Island QLD
Damage
Substantial