Piper PA 25-235, VH-JPT, 7 km South of Burra SA, 26 September 1986

198600710

Summary

Shortly after the take-off run was commenced, a large stone was thrown up by the right mainwheel and struck the spray boom. The pilot dumped the load and returned for a landing. The strip was rough and undulating and during the landing roll the aircraft overran a depression and became airborne. The right main gear VEE assembly tube failed in overload when the aircraft subsequently landed heavily. The right wing then struck the ground and the aircraft ground looped. The pilot turned off the electrical system and vacated the aircraft, but shortly afterwards a fire broke out and consumed the aircraft.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198600710
Occurrence date 26/09/1986
Location 7 km South of Burra
Report release date 01/05/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Hard landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-25
Registration VH-JPT
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point 7 km South of Burra SA
Destination 7 km South of Burra SA
Damage Destroyed