Investigation number
199001149
Occurrence date
Location
Deloraine
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

Shortly after DEPARTURE the pilot received an unfavourable weather report and decided to return to the DEPARTURE strip. The wind at the strip was estimated at 280/15 and the landing direction was 300 degrees. As the aircraft was about to touch down a sudden wind gust lifted the nose and left wing. The pilot recovered to a wings level attitude but the aircraft was then heading 30 degrees to the right of the landing direction. The aircraft collided with two low hawthorn bushes, coming to a stop a short distance further on facing opposite the landing direction.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172
Registration
VH-DPC
Serial number
17255806
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Deloraine TAS
Departure time
1026
Destination
Queenstown TAS
Damage
Substantial