Summary
The pilot had been operating from the slightly soft strip for several hours, with a 15 knot crosswind. He was using brake, as well as rudder, to keep the aircraft straight in the crosswind. The pilot had changed direction of take off so that one brake was not overused, but found that if he took off to the West, he encountered unacceptable turbulence, so he resumed easterly take-offs.
At about 50 knots during the accident take off, the left brake failed and the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft ground looped off the runway, causing the landing gear to collapse.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301993 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/07/1993 |
| Location | 15 km south-west of Moora |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Control - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A188B/A1 |
| Registration | VH-KZE |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Sadlier Station WA |
| Destination | Sadlier Station WA |
| Damage | Substantial |