Summary
The pilot reported that shortly after take-off, at approximately fifteen feet above ground level, the aircraft yawed to the right and collided with some low scrub. The aircraft came to a stop clear of the right hand side of the strip. It was also reported that the strip met all requirements and that there were no apparent control malfunctions.
The reason for the loss of control was not determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199400245 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/02/1994 |
| Location | 40 km west of Southern Cross |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 10/08/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | A23-24 |
| Registration | VH-ILB |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | 40km W Southern Cross WA |
| Destination | 40km W Southern Cross WA |
| Damage | Substantial |