Summary
The pilot reported that after landing on runway 27, he turned off onto the gravel taxiway. As he did so a strong wind gust hit the aircraft from the right rear quarter. The aircraft went over initially onto its left wing and nose where it stayed for a few seconds before being hit by another gust which tipped the aircraft onto its back.
The wind was reported by a local operator to have been from the west-north-west, gusting from 20 to 45 knots.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199604214 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 22/12/1996 |
| Location | Latrobe Valley Aerodrome |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 02/01/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172M |
| Registration | VH-UGO |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | West Sale Vic |
| Destination | Latrobe Valley Vic |
| Damage | Substantial |