Summary
The pilot departed Maroochydore for a scenic flight at about 0830 EST. On return to Maroochydore at about 0930 he requested clearance for a touch and go landing on runway 18. The aerodrome controller (ADC) observed that the aircraft bounced slightly on landing, and the pilot elected to go around. During the go-around, the aircraft was observed to turn left at less than 100 ft AGL with a nose high attitude. The aircraft then descended steeply into the ground approximately 100 metres east of the runway. The two passengers received fatal injuries.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199900112 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/01/1999 |
| Location | Maroochydore/Sunshine, Aero |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 06/08/1999 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Fatal |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 172 |
| Registration | VH-PJH |
| Serial number | 17273502 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast, Aerodrome |
| Destination | Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast, Aerodrome |
| Damage | Destroyed |