Investigation number
199800345
Occurrence date
Location
Numurkah (ALA)
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot was attempting to land at Numurkah airstrip in gusty crosswind conditions. After a normal approach, the pilot reports having difficulty controlling the aircraft during the landing flare. The aircraft speed decreased, the aircraft stalled and landed heavily on the runway. The nose wheel collapsed, damaging the engine cowl and propeller.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28-235
Registration
VH-MIM
Operation type
Private
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Patho ALA Vic.
Destination
Numurkah ALA Vic.
Damage
Substantial