Summary
The pilot was conducting solo circuit training. During a touch-and-go landing the aircraft landed heavily and bounced. The pilot attempted unsuccessfully to go-around, but the aircraft ran off the runway before coming to rest. The pilot was inexperienced on tailwheel aircraft.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302565 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 14/08/1993 |
| Location | Geelong Airport |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 31/03/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bellanca Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 8KCAB |
| Registration | VH-TOP |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Geelong VIC |
| Destination | Geelong VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |