Gemini Thruster, 25-0044, Anakie VIC, 18 March 1989

198901574

Summary

Weather conditions were fine with a five knot wind directly down the runway. The student had previously flown gliders and had recently been introduced to ultralight flying. As his last flight had been some six weeks ago a period of dual was being conducted with an instructor. On the third landing the aircraft bounced on touch down and veered left. The student applied power for go around but overcorrected and the aircraft then veered to the right. Concerned that the aircraft would not clear trees ahead the instructor intervened to land the aircraft. A ground loop followed and the aircraft sustained damage as a result. The accident was not the subject of an on scene investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198901574
Occurrence date 18/03/1989
Location Anakie
Report release date 12/05/1989
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Hard landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Thruster Aircraft (Australia) Pty Ltd
Model Gemini
Registration 25-0044
Serial number N/A
Operation type Sports Aviation
Departure point Anakie VIC
Destination Anakie VIC
Damage Substantial