What happened
An aircraft belonging to 18 Squadron of the Netherlands East Indies Air Force (NEI-AF/KNIL) experienced an incident while operating out of Batchelor airfield in the Northern Territory. The specific airframe was known by the nickname 'The Flying Dutchman'. During a downwind landing, the aircraft failed to stop within the runway boundaries and ran off the paved surface. This event resulted in damage to the airframe. Despite the impact and subsequent excursion, there were no casualties among the personnel on board.
Findings
The incident occurred specifically during the downwind phase of the landing procedure at Batchelor airfield. The primary outcome was structural damage to the aircraft following the runway excursion.