Monnett Sonerai II, VH-KFP, Approx. 15 km ESE Bordertown SA, 6 January 1989

198901527

Summary

The pilot reported that he encountered severe turbulence at 1500' and that he reduced power to slow to the turbulence penetration speed. When the aircraft cleared the rough air the throttle was advanced, however, the engine stalled. The aircraft was established in a glide configuration and a paddock was chosen in which to land. The approach was flown at a speed in excess of that normally used for a powered approach resulting in the tailwheel contacting the surface prior to the mains. When the mainwheels contacted the paddock the struts bent and allowed the propeller to strike the ground. The aircraft could not be controlled during the ground roll and it skidded through a fence and onto a roadway. This accident was not the subject of an on scene investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198901527
Occurrence date 06/01/1989
Location Approx. 15 km ESE Bordertown
Report release date 12/05/1989
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Monnett Experimental Aircraft Inc
Model Sonerai
Registration VH-KFP
Serial number AD 27
Operation type Private
Departure point Property 15 km ESE Bordertown SA
Destination Property 15 km ESE Bordertown SA
Damage Substantial