Summary
The pilot reported that he intended to carry out a touch and go landing. The approach was normal but after touchdown, the aircraft started to drift to the left. The pilot advised that because of his familiarity with hang glider operations, he used the wrong rudder in an attempt to correct the situation. The nose swung rapidly to the left and the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest at the edge of the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198802358 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/04/1988 |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Report release date | 12/05/1988 |
| 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 | Zenith Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | CH-200 |
| Registration | VH-IJZ |
| Serial number | N-82 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Wedderburn NSW |
| Destination | Wollongong NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |