Investigation number
199602842
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot reported that he commenced the take-off roll on the easterly runway with a quartering crosswind of 5 to 10 kts from the north-east. During the early part of the roll, the aircraft veered to the right before the tail wheel was off the ground. The pilot managed to correct the swing and continued with the takeoff. The aircraft swung further right again when the tail wheel was raised. The pilot apparently overcorrected and headed towards the left side of the strip. During this change in direction the left wing lifted and the right wing struck the ground. The right main gear collapsed during the subsequent slide. Both occupants evacuated the aircraft from the left side. The pilot later said that he thought the crosswind swung to a quartering tailwind during the take-off roll.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
152
Registration
VH-JYF
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Samuel Hill QLD
Destination
Samuel Hill QLD
Damage
Substantial