Thorp T18, VH-RWT, Berwick VIC, 6 April 1984

198402329

Summary

The aircraft joined the circuit for a landing on the duty runway, 06. On short final the pilot was advised that there was a 3 knot tailwind. She continued with the landing and as the tail was lowered to the runway, after touchdown, the aircraft began to accelerate and yaw to the left. Corrective action was taken and the yaw stopped. However, as the pilot applied the hand operated brake, the aircraft again yawed quickly to the left and ground-looped before coming to rest on the right wing tip and nose. During the landing the wind had changed from a light north-easterly to an 18 knot south-westerly.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198402329
Occurrence date 06/04/1984
Location Berwick
Report release date 15/01/1985
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level Minor

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Thorp Engineering Company
Model T-18
Registration VH-RWT
Operation type Private
Departure point Mangalore VIC
Destination Berwick VIC
Damage Substantial