Summary
The pilot reported that during take-off the left wheel sank into a soft area on the side of the airstrip. He was unable to maintain directional control and the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199304158 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/12/1993 |
| Location | 6 km south-west of Carrathool |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 29/04/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Air Tractor Inc |
|---|---|
| Model | AT-301 |
| Registration | VH-LDJ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Rudd's Point NSW |
| Destination | Rudd's Point NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |