Summary
The pilot of a Grob 115 aircraft was conducting solo circuits from runway 21L at Parafield. The pilot reported difficulty in maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the first landing flare and attempted to go around. However, the aircraft crash landed to the left of the runway and was substantially damaged. The pilot, who was uninjured, vacated the aircraft without assistance.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199703986 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/12/1997 |
| Location | Parafield Aerodrome |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 03/04/1998 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Collision with terrain |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau |
|---|---|
| Model | G-115 |
| Registration | VH-TGY |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Parafield SA |
| Destination | Parafield SA |
| Damage | Substantial |