Piel 100 Emeraude, VH-FWB, Gunnedah NSW, 18 September 1983

198301326

Summary

The purpose of the flight was to show the passenger the characteristics of a tailwheel aircraft. After a normal approach and touchdown the aircraft was observed to go-around and fly level at a low height above the runway. The aircraft was then seen to climb steeply, stall, and to impact the ground in a steep nose down attitude whilst rotating to the right. No fault was found with the aircraft that could have contributed to the accident. The pilot was inexperienced on the aircraft type and did not maintain adequate flying speed when manoeuvring the aircraft after take-off.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198301326
Occurrence date 18/09/1983
Location Gunnedah
Report release date 18/04/1984
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 Fatal

Aircraft details

Model CP100
Registration VH-FWB
Operation type Private
Departure point Gunnedah NSW
Destination Gunnedah NSW
Damage Destroyed