Summary
The recently rated agricultural pilot was conducting circuit and landing practice in a Cessna Ag wagon. Whilst landing on runway 04 the right brake lost effectiveness, resulting in the pilot losing directional control. The aircraft ground looped to the right, damaging the right landing gear and right wing, before coming to rest adjacent to the runway. The weather was CAVOK with light winds.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199701546 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/05/1997 |
| Location | Wee Waa (ALA) |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 14/05/1997 |
| 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 | A188B/A1 |
| Registration | VH-SHM |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Wee Waa. NSW |
| Destination | Wee Waa. NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |