Runway excursion involving a Skyfox CA25, VH-MXS, Jandakot, Western Australia, on 25 August 1994

199402360

Summary

The instructor was embarking on an introductory flight with a prospective student. The wind on the duty runway was outside the aircraft limits so the instructor elected to use a different runway where the crosswind was within the aircraft limits. As the tail was raised off the ground the student applied incorrect aileron input for the crosswind and the right wing lifted, causing the aircraft to ground loop off the runway. Before the instructor could regain control, the aircraft hit trees at the edge of the airport boundary.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199402360
Occurrence date 25/08/1994
Location Jandakot
State Western Australia
Report release date 07/10/1994
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Runway excursion
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Skyfox Aviation Ltd
Model CA25
Registration VH-MXS
Sector Piston
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Jandakot WA
Destination Jandakot WA
Damage Substantial