Summary
Circumstances:
Shortly after DEPARTURE the pilot received an unfavourable weather report and decided to return to the DEPARTURE strip. The wind at the strip was estimated at 280/15 and the landing direction was 300 degrees. As the aircraft was about to touch down a sudden wind gust lifted the nose and left wing. The pilot recovered to a wings level attitude but the aircraft was then heading 30 degrees to the right of the landing direction. The aircraft collided with two low hawthorn bushes, coming to a stop a short distance further on facing opposite the landing direction.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199001149 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 07/07/1990 |
| Location | Deloraine |
| State | Tasmania |
| Report release date | 24/10/1990 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172 |
| Registration | VH-DPC |
| Serial number | 17255806 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Deloraine TAS |
| Destination | Queenstown TAS |
| Damage | Substantial |