Summary
The pilot reported that during take-off with a full load, and 15 knots of crosswind, he lost directional control and ground-looped the aircraft about one third of the way along the strip. The right gear collapsed, and the right wing was damaged when it contacted the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500579 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/03/1995 |
| Location | Trenmore Station, 20 km south-west of Condamine |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 12/03/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | A188/A1 |
| Registration | VH-KVM |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Trenmore |
| Destination | Trenmore |
| Damage | Substantial |