Cessna 180-K, VH-APW, Parafield SA, 28 August 1985

198500663

Summary

The pilot, who had just purchased the aircraft, had little experience on tailwheel types although he had completed two hours of training the previous day. On the following morning he intended to further familiarise himself with the aircraft, by carrying out a number of circuits. During an attempted three-point landing the left wingtip struck the runway and directional control was lost. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest outside the flight strip. The landing on which the accident occurred was conducted in gusting crosswind conditions. The recent training received by the pilot did not include any instruction in crosswind landing techniques.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198500663
Occurrence date 28/08/1985
Location Parafield
Report release date 31/10/1985
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 180
Registration VH-APW
Operation type Private
Departure point Parafield SA
Destination Parafield SA
Damage Substantial