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 |