Cessna A188B-A1, VH-UDK, "Buttabone" (46 km north of Warren), New South Wales, on 7 March 1990

199001971

Summary

Circumstances:

The aircraft was making its third landing on the airstrip for the day with a reported crosswind of 7 to 14 knots from the right. After touchdown as the aircraft slowed to about 30 knots the aircraft was struck by a large wind gust lifting the tail. The propeller struck the ground and the aircraft overturned.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199001971
Occurrence date 07/03/1990
Location "Buttabone" (46 km north of Warren)
State New South Wales
Report release date 24/04/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 188
Registration VH-UDK
Serial number 18803213T
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point "Buttabone" NSW
Destination Buttabone NSW
Damage Substantial