Investigation number
199401317
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Ground strike
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot elected to go around when the aircraft bounced following a fast approach. During the go around sequence, the left wing and the propeller touched the ground and the engine stopped. The pilot was able to recover and land next to the runway.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Mooney Aircraft Corp
Model
M20J
Registration
VH-ECH
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Meekatharra WA
Destination
Mt Augustus Station WA
Damage
Substantial