Summary
Circumstances:
During the landing roll, the tail wheel springs failed, and the tail wheel fell from the aircraft. This resulted in a loss of directional control as the aircraft weather-cocked. The aircraft came to rest against the boundary fence. The mode of failure has not been established.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003125 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/07/1990 |
| Location | Boonah |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 09/08/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Austflight U.L.A. Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | Drifter |
| Registration | 25-0199 |
| Serial number | DR88-0315 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Boonah QLD |
| Destination | Boonah QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |