Piper PA18-125-A1, VH-HCM, Redcliffe QLD, 22 December 1986

198602679

Summary

The student had completed about seven hours training and was undergoing her second session of circuit training. The instructor stated that the student had previously had difficulty with the directional control of the aircraft. On this takeoff he allowed the student to manipulate only the rudder, so that she could concentrate on the directional control aspect, while he manipulated all the other controls. As the power was increased the aircraft gradually swung to the left. Approaching the left side of the strip the swing increased and the instructor applied right rudder at the same time as the student. The aircraft swung to the right and as it crossed the right side of the strip the left wheel dug into the ground and the aircraft tipped onto the left wing.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198602679
Occurrence date 22/12/1986
Location Redcliffe
Report release date 04/05/1987
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 None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-18
Registration VH-HCM
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Redcliffe QLD
Destination Redcliffe QLD
Damage Substantial