De Havilland DH 82-A, VH-PFL, Camden NSW, 26 April 1987

198702403

Summary

The pilot reported that after commencing the takeoff run, when he applied forward pressure on the control column to raise the tail, the tail rose more rapidly than normal. He was unable to correct the situation and the propeller struck the ground several times before the aircraft overturned. It was likely that the takeoff had been commenced in light tailwind conditions. The aircraft had travelled a distance of 22 metres from the start of the takeoff roll to the point where the propeller initially struck the ground. The pilot had only limited experience on the aircraft type. It was possible that he had applied excessive forward movement of the control column, or that he had moved the column too rapidly.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198702403
Occurrence date 26/04/1987
Location Camden
Report release date 02/06/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft
Model DH-82
Registration VH-PFL
Operation type Charter
Departure point Camden NSW
Destination The Oaks NSW
Damage Substantial