Investigation number
199503274
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Depart/app/land wrong runway
Occurrence class
Accident

The aircraft landed beside the strip during light rain. The pilot said that he thought that he had lined up to land on the strip to the right of markers on the left side. What he had seen were the right side markers and inadvertently landed on rough ground to the right of the marked strip. The aircraft struck an obstacle (not identified) in the long grass and was substantially damaged. The pilot later said that he felt fatigued after a full day's flying.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182F
Registration
VH-TMG
Sector
Sport and recreational
Departure point
Aratula QLD
Destination
Aratula QLD
Damage
Substantial