Cessna C188, VH-KZE, Wee Waa, New South Wales, on 8 June 1990

199001991

Summary

Circumstances:

The aircraft was to spread 600 Kilograms of nitrate on a local wheat crop. The weather was clear with a gusting 10 knot crosswind/tailwind from the left. Take-off from runway 04 was normal until as the tail was raised a swing developed to the left which could not be corrected by opposite rudder and braking. The aircraft veered off the runway the throttle was closed and the aircraft settled back on three wheels but continued to swing to the left. The pilot concerned he would collide with a levy bank to the left of the strip applied left brake in an attempt to ground loop the aircraft and stop. However, the right mainwheel sank into the soft surface resulting in damage to the right wing tailplane and tailwheel. The pilot later said that the gusting crosswind from the right plus the natural tendency of the aircraft to swing to the left could not be counteracted by opposite rudder and brake.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199001991
Occurrence date 08/06/1990
Location Wee Waa
State New South Wales
Report release date 05/11/1990
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 188
Registration VH-KZE
Serial number 18803223T
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Wee Waa NSW
Destination Wee Waa NSW
Damage Substantial