Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 May 1990
Aircraft Type: Pilatus Britten Norman BN2A-26 Islander
Owner/operator: Cape York Air Services
Registration Number: VH-RTP
Location: Mabuiag Island Airport, QLD (UBB) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Left main gearLeft main gear
Investigating Agency: BASIBASI
Category: Accident
A pilot executed a short-field landing on wet grass, anticipating the need for braking. A sudden downdraft caused the aircraft to lose control and impact the strip, resulting in bent left main gear.A pilot executed a short-field landing on wet grass, anticipating the need for braking. A sudden downdraft caused the aircraft to lose control and impact the strip, resulting in bent left main gear.
Description
The pilot reported that he planned to do a short-field landing to ensure that minimum braking action would be necessary on the wet grass surface. On late final approach, the aircraft encountered a down draft from which the pilot was unable to recover in time to avoid striking the lip of the strip. The left main gear was bent back as a result. The final report did not contain a probable cause statement.
Primary Cause
Downdraft and loss of control during a short-field landing.Downdraft and loss of control during a short-field landing.Share on:
