Summary
The pilot was landing the aircraft on a strip beside a paddock of barley. The right wing tip became entangled in the barley causing the aircraft to ground loop.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302624 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/08/1993 |
| Location | 10 km north-west of Esperance Airport |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 23/08/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike, Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A188B/A1 |
| Registration | VH-UWH |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | 10 km NW Esperance Airport |
| Destination | 10 km NW Esperance Airport |
| Damage | Substantial |