Investigation number
199003122
Occurrence date
Location
Hazeltons Strip
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that during a practice forced landing on the strip, he was undershooting on short final, and applied power to correct the approach. The aircraft landed heavily, bounced and swung left towards trees. Full power was applied, but as the aircraft climbed away the left wing struck a tall dead tree.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Thruster Aircraft (Australia) Pty Ltd
Model
TST
Registration
25-0235
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
Hazeltons Strip QLD
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Hazeltons Strip QLD
Damage
Substantial