Investigation number
199003129
Occurrence date
Location
Nanango
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 pilot reported that after takeoff he climbed the aircraft to approximately 500 feet where he levelled out. When he commenced a right turn he heard a loud "snap" after which the aircraft would not respond to aileron control. The aircraft continued the turn out of control until impact with trees and the ground. The wreckage was examined by a licenced aircraft maintenance engineer who found that the damage to the controls was consistent with impact damage. No evidence of pre-impact damage was found.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
G.D. Bedson
Model
Resurgam II
Serial number
1940-11-10
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Nanango QLD
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Nanango QLD
Damage
Substantial