Summary
The pilot was conducting a landing in a paddock to retrieve a glider from an out landing. During the landing roll the aircraft skipped slightly for approximately 15 m then pitched forward, the propellor struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest inverted.
The pilot said later that he may have relaxed prematurely after a reasonable satisfactory touchdown. The landing had been into a wind of about 10 kts.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199402827 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/09/1994 |
| Location | 2.5 km north-west of Brigalow |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 15/02/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 180D |
| Registration | VH-MDK |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Jondaryan QLD |
| Destination | 2.5km W Brigalow QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |