Thruster Gemini, 25-0044, 6 km NW of Lovely Banks VIC, 18 December 1988

198801420

Summary

During the sortie the student overcontrolled the aircraft during the landings. Conditions were hot and humid with slight turbulence. On the fourth landing the aircraft bounced, the right wing dropped and the aircraft veered to the right. The instructor took over the controls and applied full power. She was able to regain straight and level flight but did not correct the veer because the airspeed was low and because she was confident that the aircraft would safely clear a fence ahead. The aircraft failed to gain sufficient height and the gear collided with the fence. The aircraft settled into an isolated pile of rubble a short distance beyond the fence. This accident was not the subject of a formal on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198801420
Occurrence date 18/12/1988
Location 6 km NW of Lovely Banks
Report release date 27/06/1989
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 Thruster Aircraft (Australia) Pty Ltd
Model Gemini
Registration 25-0044
Serial number 086-130
Operation type Sports Aviation
Departure point 6 km SW of Lovely Banks VIC
Destination 6 km SW of Lovely Banks VIC
Damage Substantial