Runway excursion involving a Skyfox CA25, VH-DWF, Pearce, Western Australia, on 28 January 1995

199500193

Summary

The aircraft had touched down, following the third circuit, when it began to yaw right into the crosswind. The pilot applied full left rudder and some power, but the aircraft did not respond. The aircraft continued to yaw right, and the left-wing tip touched the ground. The pilot closed the throttle, but the aircraft continued off the runway and on to the grass flight strip. The left wing struck a runway distance-to-run marker before the aircraft came to a stop.

It was reported that there was a five knot crosswind from the right at the time of the landing.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199500193
Occurrence date 28/01/1995
Location Pearce
State Western Australia
Report release date 08/02/1995
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-DWF
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Pearce WA
Destination Pearce WA
Damage Substantial