Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna 185B, VH-KPA, Jandakot WA, 29 July 1985
Investigation number:
198500140
198500140
Status: Completed
Summary
Towards the end of the landing roll the aircraft began to diverge to the right. The pilot unsuccessfully attempted to correct the situation and the aircraft ground looped. The left main gear leg was broken off and the left wing, tailplane and the propeller struck the ground. The pilot was inexperienced on tailwheel aircraft and the landing was conducted in light quartering tailwind conditions.
General details
| Date: | 29 July 1985 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 1059 | ||||
| Location: | Jandakot | ||||
| State: | Western Australia | Occurrence type: | Loss of control | ||
| Release date: | 27 September 1985 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
| Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 185 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-KPA | |
| Type of operation | Aerial Work | |
| Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
| Departure point | Jandakot WA | |
| Departure time | 1059 | |
| Destination | Jandakot WA |