Investigation number
199402827
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot was conducting a landing in a paddock to retrieve a glider from an out landing. During the landing roll the aircraft skipped slightly for approximately 15 m then pitched forward, the propellor struck the ground and the aircraft came to rest inverted. The pilot said later that he may have relaxed prematurely after a reasonable satisfactory touchdown. The landing had been into a wind of about 10 kts.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
180D
Registration
VH-MDK
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Jondaryan QLD
Destination
2.5km W Brigalow QLD
Damage
Substantial