Pazmany PL4A, VH-URR, Parafield SA, 27 December 1985

198500672

Summary

The pilot had built the single seat aircraft himself and had previously only flown it on one occasion. After completing the first circuit, the aircraft was taxied back to the threshold and the second take-off commenced. Just after lift-off the aircraft was observed to pitch nose up. The right wing dropped and the aircraft turned to the right before impacting the ground. When the aircraft tail came up during the take-off roll, the pilot became concerned that it was too high and that the propeller might strike the ground. In attempting to avoid this, excessive back pressure was applied to the control column. The aircraft became airborne prematurely and then stalled.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198500672
Occurrence date 27/12/1985
Location Parafield
Report release date 26/02/1986
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 Pazmany Aircraft Corporation
Model PL-4
Registration VH-URR
Operation type Private
Departure point Parafield SA
Destination Parafield SA
Damage Substantial