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 |