Investigation number
199503688
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot diverted to Ballarat due to poor weather enroute. He noted smoke from a nearby chimney and estimated the wind was from 160 degrees. Runway 18 was selected for landing. On touchdown the aircraft bounced, touching down again near the right side of the runway. The pilot applied power to go around as the aircraft ran off the right side of the runway into a wet and boggy grass area. The aircraft did not become aiborne. The nose leg collapsed on the soft surface and the aircraft quickly came to a stop. Significant Factors The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the accident: 1 The pilot probably misjudged the landing flare. 2 The pilot probably did not apply the appropriate technique to ensure that directional control was maintained during the attempted landing and go around sequence.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172B
Registration
VH-MBR
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Warrnambool Vic
Destination
Albury NSW
Damage
Substantial