Summary
During a practice touch and go landing, the aircraft ballooned during the flare. The pilot applied some power to prevent a subsequent heavy touchdown/bounce and persisted with the landing attempt. She said that she was then distracted by the proximity of a runway strip marker on the left side of the aircraft. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft, and a ground loop ensued.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199600716 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/03/1996 |
| Location | Penfield (ALA) |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 07/03/1996 |
| 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 | 180K |
| Registration | VH-NWN |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Essendon Vic |
| Destination | Penfield Vic |
| Damage | Substantial |