Investigation number
199403378
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot, who had limited experience, stated that during the takeoff run the aircraft started to drift to the left of the strip due to a gusting crosswind. The aircraft struck a runway marker and the takeoff was aborted. The aircraft then ran off the runway and struck a pile of dirt.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
177
Registration
VH-DZP
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Surfers Gardens QLD
Destination
Surfers Gardens QLD
Damage
Substantial