Investigation number
199600412
Occurrence date
Location
Happy Valley (ALA)
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot reported that he was landing on the beach to conduct sight-seeing flights, and did not notice a washout in his landing path. He attempted to raise the nose and fly over it, but the nosewheel struck the far bank and the aircraft nosed over onto its back. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft safely.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
210-5
Registration
VH-BPF
Operation type
Charter
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Eurong QLD
Destination
Happy Valley QLD
Damage
Substantial