Cessna A185-E, VH-KPF, Meekatharra WA, 10 January 1987

198700093

Summary

When the pilot arrived at the destination, he noted that the wind direction indicator showed apparently calm conditions. Almost immediately after touchdown the aircraft began to swing to the right. Attempts to correct the swing were unsuccessful and the left gear leg collapsed. After vacating the aircraft the pilot noticed that there had been a quartering tailwind of about 10 knots during the landing. The pilot was inexperienced on the operation of tailwheel type aircraft, this being his first flight on such a type following a two hour endorsement. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198700093
Occurrence date 10/01/1987
Location Meekatharra
Report release date 14/05/1987
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 Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 185
Registration VH-KPF
Operation type Business
Departure point Jandakot WA
Destination Meekatharra WA
Damage Substantial