Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot was conducting mustering operations and had the aircraft configured with 10 degrees of flap. While manoeuvring in a tight left turn at about 100 feet above ground level, the aircraft suddenly flicked inverted and had rolled through almost 360 degrees when it struck the ground. The pilot had about 40 hours mustering experience. This accident was not the subject of an on-scene investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003062 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/04/1990 |
| Location | Durham Downs (40 km west of Jackson) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 15/05/1990 |
| 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 | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-RUJ |
| Serial number | 18266712 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Innamincka QLD |
| Destination | Durham Downs QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |