Loss of control Piper PA28-140, VH-ACR, Kingaroy QLD, 26 July 1988

198803469

Summary

Until the day prior to the accident the pilot had not flown for over three months. He was carrying out a period of touch-and-go landings. On about the third or fourth landing the aircraft was apparently caught in an area of sink at the approach end of the strip, and touched down in a flat attitude and bounced slightly. The aircraft was recovered and touched down again in a normal attitude. The pilot lowered the nosewheel onto the strip, then applied power to go-around. The aircraft was observed to become light on the mainwheels and commence a swing to the left. As the swing increased the right wingtip hit the ground and the nosegear leg broke off. The aircraft slid to a halt on the mainwheels to the left of the flight strip.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198803469
Occurrence date 26/07/1988
Location Kingaroy
Report release date 15/11/1988
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-28
Registration VH-ACR
Serial number 28-20845
Operation type Private
Departure point Kingaroy, Qld
Destination Kingaroy, Qld
Damage Substantial