Investigation number
199003092
Occurrence date
Location
Atkinsons Dam (20 km NE Gatton)
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
None
The aircraft had a recent history of directional control problems while operating on water. On two earlier flights on the day of the accident, while landing in strong wind conditions, the aircraft had slewed sharply left when the left pontoon contacted the water. The final landing took place in light wind conditions. On this occasion, as the left pontoon entered the water, the nose of the aircraft dipped and the aircraft flipped over. Due to accident damage, it was not possible to make an accurate determination as to the cause of the control problem. However, repair work had recently been carried out on the aircraft after it struck a submerged object while landing.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Osprey Aircraft
Model
Osprey 2
Registration
VH-PCH
Serial number
V50
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Atkinsons Dam QLD
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Atkinsons Dam QLD
Damage
Substantial