Summary
The pilot, who had limited experience, stated that during the take-off run the aircraft started to drift to the left of the strip due to a gusting crosswind. The aircraft struck a runway marker and the take-off was aborted. The aircraft then ran off the runway and struck a pile of dirt.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199403378 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 12/11/1994 |
| Location | Surfers Gardens |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 08/03/1996 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 177 |
| Registration | VH-DZP |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Surfers Gardens QLD |
| Destination | Surfers Gardens QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |