Runway excursion involving a Piper PA-28-151, VH-HWN, Portland, Victoria, on 6 March 1993

199300392

Summary

During a touch and go landing, the student pilot lost directional control and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right. The aircraft hit part of the TVASIS installation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199300392
Occurrence date 06/03/1993
Location Portland
State Victoria
Report release date 22/07/1993
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28-151
Registration VH-HWN
Sector Piston
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Portland VIC
Destination Portland VIC
Damage Substantial