Investigation number
198400048
Occurrence date
Location
Archerfield
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None

After completing a dual instruction period of crosswind take-offs and landings the pilot prepared for solo exercises in the training area. At about 45 knots during the take-off roll the aircraft unexpectedly became airborne. The pilot had been correcting for the left crosswind and when the aircraft touched down again its heading altered sharply to the left. Attempts to regain control were unsuccessful and the pilot abandoned the take-off. Damage to the nosegear was sustained when the aircraft entered a ditch before coming to rest off the side of the strip. The wind at the time of the attempted take-off was gusting close to the crosswind limit for the aircraft type. After the aircraft ran off the strip, soft wet ground reduced braking effectiveness, and the pilot was unable to prevent the entry into the ditch.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
77
Registration
VH-HBJ
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Archerfield QLD
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Archerfield QLD
Damage
Substantial