Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna T188C, VH-WBU, Parkes NSW, 8 January 1991
Investigation number:
199101646
199101646
Status: Completed
Summary
Shortly after touching down on runway 22, the aircraft was affected by a localised whirlwind. Despite corrective action, the pilot was unable to prevent the aircraft from entering a groundloop. The left mainwheel ran off the sealed surface causing the aircraft to yaw sharply, resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.
General details
| Date: | 08 January 1991 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
| Time: | 920 | ||||
| Location (show map): | Parkes | ||||
| State: | New South Wales | Occurrence type: | Loss of control | ||
| Release date: | 11 July 1991 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
| Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
| Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft model | 188 | |
| Aircraft registration | VH-WBU | |
| Serial number | T18803850 | |
| Type of operation | Private | |
| Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
| Departure point | Griffith NSW | |
| Departure time | 810 | |
| Destination | Parkes NSW |