Investigation number
198600143
Occurrence date
Location
15 km East of Rocky Gully
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Runway excursion
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None

During the course of the day's activities, the pilot had landed at the strip on 24 occasions. The surface was wet and landings had been made with a quartering tailwind. On each occasion the pilot had stopped the aircraft about 100 metres short of a cattle yard at the end of the strip. The pilot was making his first approach after changing operations to another paddock. The aircraft touched down about 100 metres beyond the previous touchdown area. However, the pilot continued with the landing and despite heavy braking he was unable to prevent the aircraft colliding with the fence of the cattle yard. It was reported that while the aircraft was on approach the wind strength increased to about 15 knots.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
188
Registration
VH-SUA
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
15 km East of Rocky Gully WA
Departure time
1410
Destination
15 km East Rocky Gully WA
Damage
Substantial