Cessna 152 (Tailwheel Conversion), VH-JYF, Gympie, Queensland, on 3 October 1990

199003104

Summary

Circumstances:

The pilot reported that he had made a normal landing on the grass runway 14. The wind was a light crosswind from the left. During the ground roll the aircraft began to swing to the left. Application of right rudder was not effective, and the aircraft ground looped to the left. During the ground loop the right hand gear leg broke off and the right wing contacted the ground. At the time of the accident there was a thunderstorm developing nearby and strong thermal activity was reported in the circuit area by another pilot. The loss of directional control was probably caused by a sudden wind gust associated with the unstable local conditions.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199003104
Occurrence date 03/10/1990
Location Gympie
State Queensland
Report release date 30/10/1990
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 Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 152
Registration VH-JYF
Serial number 15282627
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Gympie QLD
Destination Gympie QLD
Damage Substantial