ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 78957
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| Date: | Wednesday 14 May 1969 |
| Time: | 11:50 |
| Type: |  Maule M-4-210 |
| Owner/operator: | Noel Mark Mearns |
| Registration: | VH-EMY |
| MSN: | 1011 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Baralalba,QLD -
 Australia
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Proston,Queensland |
| Baralalba,Queensland | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
On 14 May 1969, the pilot was attempting a short landing from a powered approach to a property airstrip at Baralalba, Queensland, in a south-easterly wind of ten knots. He selected full flap (35 degrees) and made an approach at 50 knots and, as he passed over outbuildings, he looked down to confirm he had cleared them. After crossing the strip boundary he looked ahead and closed the throttle to land.
The aircraft immediately increased its rate of descent and the pilot applied power but was unable to prevent a heavy three point landing. The aircraft bounced and was re-landed with engine assistance. During the landing roll, the pilot noticed a right wing-down attitude, and, after turning and while taxi -ing, the starboard undercarriage leg collapsed.
NTSB: Conclusion: The cause of the accident was that the pilot misjudged the landing approach.
Sources:
1. http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1969/aair/aair196900013.aspx_
2. http://www.airport-data.com/aircraft/VH-EMY.html
3. http://www.edcoatescollection.com/ac1/austcl/VH-EMY.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Oct-2010 02:54 | VHKDK | Added |
| 05-Apr-2014 19:42 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Cn, Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 10-Jun-2022 02:10 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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