De Havilland DH 82, VH-DDA, Bankstown NSW, 23 December 1987

198702449

Summary

The Private Pilot Licence holder was undergoing type endorsement training. During the third landing, on runway 29 Left, the aircraft commenced to swing to the right. The pilot in command reported that after checking that there were no obstructions he allowed the swing to continue. The student pilot was unable to stop the swing and as the aircraft turned through 40 degrees it began to skid, with the result that the landing gear folded. The aircraft is fitted with a tailskid but no brakes, and was unable to use the normal unsealed landing area as that area was wet and out of service. At the time of the landing the wind conditions resulted in a quartering tailwind from the right at five knots.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198702449
Occurrence date 23/12/1987
Location Bankstown
Report release date 03/03/1988
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 de Havilland Aircraft
Model DH-82
Registration VH-DDA
Serial number A17-168
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Bankstown NSW
Destination Bankstown NSW
Damage Substantial