Final report
Report release date: 20/12/2012
What happened
On 4 September 2012, the pilot of a Piper PA-28 aircraft, registered VH-SFK (SFK), was conducting solo touch-and-go circuits at Bankstown Airport, New South Wales. After landing on the fourth solo circuit, when the pilot applied full power for take-off, SFK veered suddenly to the left onto the grass. The pilot reduced the throttle setting to the idle position and applied the brakes, however the aircraft collided with the airport perimeter fence. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the pilot sustained minor injuries.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AO-2012-113 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/09/2012 |
| Location | Bankstown Airport |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 20/12/2012 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28 |
| Registration | VH-SFK |
| Serial number | 2842125 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Bankstown, New South Wales |
| Destination | Bankstown, New South Wales |
| Damage | Substantial |