Summary
The student pilot was conducting a series of stop and go landings. On the fourth approach, Tower instructed the pilot to carry out a touch and go landing due to a following RPT aircraft. The aircraft bounced on landing and the pilot lost directional control. During the subsequent ground loop, the propeller and right-wing tip struck the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500165 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/01/1995 |
| Location | Mackay |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 15/02/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Registration | VH-KIF |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Mackay QLD |
| Destination | Mackay QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |