Loss of control involving a Cessna A188/A1, VH-KVM, Trenmore Station, 20 km south-west of Condamine, Queensland, on 2 March 1995

199500579

Summary

The pilot reported that during take-off with a full load, and 15 knots of crosswind, he lost directional control and ground-looped the aircraft about one third of the way along the strip. The right gear collapsed, and the right wing was damaged when it contacted the ground.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199500579
Occurrence date 02/03/1995
Location Trenmore Station, 20 km south-west of Condamine
State Queensland
Report release date 12/03/1996
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 Cessna Aircraft Company
Model A188/A1
Registration VH-KVM
Sector Piston
Operation type Aerial Work
Departure point Trenmore
Destination Trenmore
Damage Substantial