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.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198500140 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/07/1985 |
| Location | Jandakot |
| Report release date | 27/09/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 185 |
| Registration | VH-KPA |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Jandakot WA |
| Destination | Jandakot WA |
| Damage | Substantial |