Summary
Following touchdown, the aircraft bounced twice and veered to the right, before the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest on its left wingtip. The wind conditions during the landing were not favourable for the tail-wheeled aircraft.
The wind strength was 10 kts and all crosswind from the right. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft, probably due to weather cocking.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199602746 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/09/1996 |
| Location | Cairns Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 21/10/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Luscombe Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 8E |
| Registration | VH-LUX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Innisfail QLD |
| Destination | Cairns QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |