Schweizer G-164B, VH-LCI, 54 km north-west of Finley, New South Wales, on 1 November 1990

199002020

Summary

Circumstances:

The pilot reported he had been operating from an agricultural strip, for the purpose of sewing rice. During the ninth landing roll the aircraft experienced tail wheel shimmy. The pilot attempted to lift the tail wheel off the ground by the application of wheel braking, however, the aircraft nosed forward and overturned.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199002020
Occurrence date 01/11/1990
Location 54 km north-west of Finley
State New South Wales
Report release date 27/12/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Grumman American Aviation Corp
Model G-164
Registration VH-LCI
Serial number 30B
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point 54 kms NW of Finley NSW
Destination 54 kms NW of Finley NSW
Damage Substantial