Piper PA 19, VH-ECN, Lismore NSW, 17 December 1984

198401430

Summary

The pilot reported that he was making a landing approach in 10 knot crosswind conditions. After the first touchdown he experienced difficulty in maintaining directional control and elected to carry out a go-around. On the subsequent approach the aircraft touched down prematurely and bounced. While airborne the aircraft commenced to drift to the right, before touching down and bouncing again. A go-around was initiated but the aircraft drifted further to the right and struck a fence 64 metres from the runway centre-line. It was estimated that the wind was actually gusting up to about 20 knots across the runway and was therefore above the maximum crosswind limit for the aircraft type. The pilot had been unable to maintain directional control during the go around and the tailwheel had snagged on the fence.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198401430
Occurrence date 17/12/1984
Location Lismore
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 Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-18
Registration VH-ECN
Operation type Private
Departure point Archerfield QLD
Destination Lismore NSW
Damage Substantial