De Havilland DH82-A, VH-ART, Kingston SE SA, 27 September 1986

198600711

Summary

During the takeoff run, the pilot reported that the aircraft encountered a crosswind from the left. Despite the application of left rudder and aileron the aircraft continued to drift towards the right of the strip. The pilot attempted to manoeuvre the aircraft over a gable marker but one of the mainwheels struck the marker and caused the aircraft to turn further to the right. The aircraft continued and the lower right wing was torn off after it struck a fence post. The aircraft came to rest 13 metres beyond the boundary fence. During the takeoff the wind velocity had changed appreciably and the aircraft had drifted well to the right of the strip before the pilot had attempted to take corrective action. The takeoff was not abandoned until after the aircraft had struck the fence.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198600711
Occurrence date 27/09/1986
Location Kingston SE
Report release date 28/05/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft
Model DH-82
Registration VH-ART
Operation type Private
Departure point Kingston SE SA
Destination Aldinga SA
Damage Substantial