Investigation number
199402883
Occurrence date
State
Northern Territory
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot had been cleared to land on runway 36 which had a light crosswind blowing from the left. A normal approach with the left wing being kept slightly low to counter the wind was made with the pilot intending to touch down on the runway threshold. An approach speed of about 75 kts was maintained to touchdown, with the aircraft contacting the runway heavily causing all three landing gear legs to collapse. The aircraft then slid to a stop on the runway.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-34-200
Registration
VH-UOM
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Kununurra WA
Destination
Darwin NT
Damage
Substantial