Investigation number
199001971
Occurrence date
Location
"Buttabone" (46 kms North of Warren)
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The aircraft was making its third landing on the airstrip for the day with a reported crosswind of 7 to 14 knots from the right. After touchdown as the aircraft slowed to about 30 knots the aircraft was struck by a large wind gust lifting the tail. The propeller struck the ground and the aircraft overturned.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
188
Registration
VH-UDK
Serial number
18803213T
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
"Buttabone" NSW
Departure time
800
Destination
Buttabone NSW
Damage
Substantial