Investigation number
AO-2012-113
Occurrence date
Location
Bankstown Airport
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
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.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28
Registration
VH-SFK
Serial number
2842125
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Bankstown, NSW
Destination
Bankstown, NSW