ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 207580
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| Date: | Tuesday 23 November 1993 |
| Time: | 16:30 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-23-250 Aztec |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-JEN |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Darnley Island Airport, Darnley Island, QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | YMUI |
| Darnley Island Airport (YDNI) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was landing the aircraft on the runway when he realised that the braking appeared to be ineffective. As there was a 50-foot drop at the end of the runway, the pilot initiated a ground-loop. As the aircraft slid sideways, the landing gear collapsed.
Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1993/aair/199303915/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Mar-2018 11:17 | Pineapple | Added |
| 17-Jun-2023 01:20 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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