De Havilland DH82-A, VH-AGY, Rylstone NSW, 27 December 1987

198702451

Summary

The pilot was departing into strong and gusty wind conditions. The aircraft was observed to climb steeply to about 200 feet above ground level. It then entered a descending turn to the right, at a low airspeed. The descent continued with the aircraft in a nose high attitude, and a wing was seen to drop shortly before ground impact. The pilot subsequently reported the engine was delivering full power throughout the flight. Another pilot who had flown a number of flights in the area during the day, reported that he had encountered pronounced areas of sink to the north of the strip. It was considered that while attempting to fly out of similar conditions, the pilot had allowed the airspeed to decay and the aircraft had stalled. There had been insufficient height available for the pilot to effect recovery. This accident was not the subject of an on-scene investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198702451
Occurrence date 27/12/1987
Location Rylstone
Report release date 19/04/1988
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 Serious

Aircraft details

Manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft
Model DH-82
Registration VH-AGY
Serial number A17-60
Operation type Private
Departure point Rylstone NSW
Destination Bathurst NSW
Damage Substantial