Hard landing involving a Grumman American Aviation Corp G-164, VH-FBA, Geelong, (ALA), VIC on 11 January 1996

The pilot had recently purchased the aircraft. He reported that he was carrying out taxiing trials and simulated takeoff runs because he had not previously flown an aircraft of this size and power. During a simulated takeoff run the aircraft became airborne and climbed to approximately 30 feet above ground level. When the pilot closed the throttle the aircraft stalled. It impacted the ground with a high rate of descent and turned over. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The pilot had accumulated 174 hours total time only 20 of which were on tail wheel aircraft. He had only flown one hour in a bi-plane during the previous 12 months. At the time of the accident he had not obtained instruction on the type.