Loss of control involving a Cessna 172P, VH-NRC, Chillichil Station, New South Wales, on 11 September 1995

The pilot reported that, prior to take-off, the windsock indicated nil wind. He advised that the take-off roll appeared normal and that the aircraft had became airborne at approximately 50 kts. After lifting off, at a height "well above" the windsock, the aircraft suddenly appeared to lose airspeed. The aircraft then descended to contact the ground nose first and bounced again before coming to rest on the western side of the runway. The total distance from commencement of the take-off roll to where the aircraft came to rest was approximately 900 metres.

Both the pilot and passenger were able to exit the aircraft safely.

Witnesses working near the runway advise the aircraft may have been effected by a gust of wind that passed through at the time.