North American Harvard 2A, VH-CRC, Canberra ACT, 9 July 1989

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Summary

The pilot was returning from a flight to the local training area and following a normal approach to land into wind, he flared the aircraft for a wheeler landing. During the landing roll the tail wheel was held off the ground until elevator control became ineffective. Before the tailwheel contacted the ground, the pilot relaxed his attention and the aircraft commenced to swing to the right resulting in a ground loop. The left main landing gear oleo fractured and the left wing impacted the ground. There were no pre-existing defects with the aircraft which could have contributed to the accident.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198900013
Occurrence date 09/07/1989
Location Canberra
Report release date 31/08/1989
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 North American Aviation Inc
Model T-6
Registration VH-CRC
Serial number 88-10252
Operation type Private
Departure point Canberra ACT
Destination Canberra ACT
Damage Substantial