Operational event involving a Druine, Avion Roger D31, VH-PWH, Warracknabeal, Victoria, on 29 January 1993

199300355

Summary

The pilot inspected part of strip 17 and found it to be dry and firm. He took off on sealed strip 08. Later he landed on 17. Near the end of the landing roll the main wheels sank in a softer area and the aircraft overturned. This happened in an area the pilot had not checked on his inspection.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199300355
Occurrence date 29/01/1993
Location Warracknabeal
State Victoria
Report release date 26/05/1993
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Model Druine, Avion Roger D31
Registration VH-PWH
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Warracknabeal VIC
Destination Warracknabeal VIC
Damage Minor