Summary
The pilot reported that as he applied full power for takeoff, on strip 32, the aircraft began to swing to the left. He was unable to correct the situation and the aircraft ran off the strip and collided with trees. The wind velocity at the time was reported by the pilot to have been a light south-westerly. The topography surrounding the strip is known to give rise to sudden and unpredictable wind gusts and it is possible that the aircraft encountered such a gust as the takeoff run was commenced.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198602654 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/06/1986 |
| Location | Shute Harbour |
| Report release date | 12/11/1986 |
| 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 | de Havilland Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | DH-82 |
| Registration | VH-RTA |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Shute Harbour QLD |
| Destination | Shute Harbour QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |