Investigation number
199500579
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot reported that during takeoff with a full load, and 15 knots of crosswind, he lost directional control and ground-looped the aircraft about one third of the way along the strip. The right gear collapsed, and the right wing was damaged when it contacted the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
A188/A1
Registration
VH-KVM
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Trenmore
Destination
Trenmore
Damage
Substantial