Investigation number
199301347
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot's circuit entry procedure resulted in the aircraft joining the circuit too late and too low. The turn onto final was low and the pilot elected to land on the grass verge on the south side of the runway. The aircraft landed heavily and the landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Czechoslovak Automobile & A/C
Model
L40
Registration
VH-GXQ
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Narrogin WA
Destination
Narrogin WA
Damage
Substantial