Investigation number
199600181
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 said he had over corrected when the aircraft was struck by a gusting crosswind during the take-off roll. This action caused the left wing to contact the runway, slewing the aircraft sideways. The aircraft then departed the runway sliding sideways before coming to rest, upright, within the cleared area of the flight path. Both the pilot and the passenger were able to exit the aircraft safely. The takeoff was the first solo flight for the pilot after receiving endorsement on the type. The aircraft received significant damage to the landing gear, propeller and wings.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
North American Aviation Inc
Model
AT-6D
Registration
VH-TOA
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Unknown
Destination
Toowoomba QLD
Damage
Substantial