Pitts S1-E, VH-WIZ, Leongatha VIC, 12 October 1986

198601432

Summary

The pilot was flying one of three similar aircraft in practice for a forthcoming aerobatic display. The three aircraft carried out a stream landing, with the pilot of the subject aircraft intending to land to the left of the centre of the strip. Shortly after a normal touchdown, the aircraft encountered a soft area of the strip and subsequently overturned, coming to rest 85 metres from the initial point of touchdown. The display team had had no prior indication of any soft areas on the strip surface.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198601432
Occurrence date 12/10/1986
Location Leongatha
Report release date 12/05/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Pitts Aviation Enterprises
Model S-1
Registration VH-WIZ
Operation type Private
Departure point Leongatha VIC
Destination Leongatha VIC
Damage Substantial