Summary
The pilot was carrying out his first solo flight. During the landing he lost directional control and the aircraft left the runway. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302459 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/06/1993 |
| Location | Bankstown |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 11/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike, Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau |
|---|---|
| Model | G-115 |
| Registration | VH-TGP |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Bankstown NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |