Investigation number
198902603
Occurrence date
Location
Lot 34 Reids Flat
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Loss of control
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious
The aircraft was taking off from a short strip. Soon after take-off the aircraft banked to the left lost airspeed and struck the ground. The pilot who was seriously injured was not sure if the propeller at the rear had struck long vegetation at the end of the strip causing him to lose control or if the aircraft had stalled during the turn.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Airborne Australia
Model
Buzzard
Registration
Not registered
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Reids Flat NSW
Departure time
N/A
Destination
N/K
Damage
Substantial