Investigation number
198903854
Occurrence date
Location
Southport Spit
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that he had carried out several takeoffs and landings on the same stretch of beach immediately before the accident. During the landing roll the aircraft encountered a soft patch of sand and nosed over, bending the main spar and some ribs.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Airborne Australia
Model
Buzzard
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Southport Spit QLD
Destination
Southport Spit QLD
Damage
Substantial