Investigation number
199702820
Occurrence date
Location
Gan Gan (ALA)
State
Northern Territory
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident

During the approach to land, just prior to crossing the runway end, the right main gear struck an earth mound. The gear leg was damaged by the impact. The mound, about three metres short of the 800-metre runway, was about 25 cm high and not easily seen from the approach path. The wind was light and there were no gusts or turbulence.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd
Model
BN-2A-26
Registration
VH-LHA
Operation type
Charter
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Gove NT
Destination
Gan Gan NT
Damage
Substantial