Investigation number
199402746
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot flared the aircraft for landing too early, in strong gusty wind conditions. Corrective action was not undertaken. As a result the aircraft landed heavily, collapsing the right main landing gear.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Rockwell International
Model
114
Registration
VH-UJK
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Mudgee NSW
Destination
Kempsey NSW
Damage
Substantial