Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that he had carried out several take-offs and landings on the same stretch of beach immediately before the accident. During the landing roll the aircraft encountered a soft patch of sand and nosed over, bending the main spar and some ribs.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198903854 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/11/1989 |
| Location | Southport Spit |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 22/02/1990 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Airborne Australia |
|---|---|
| Model | Buzzard |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Southport Spit QLD |
| Destination | Southport Spit QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |