Investigation number
198500140
Occurrence date
Location
Jandakot
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
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.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
185
Registration
VH-KPA
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Jandakot WA
Departure time
1059
Destination
Jandakot WA
Damage
Substantial