Investigation number
199300057
Occurrence date
State
Northern Territory
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The aircraft was landed heavily resulting in the separation of the right hand brake caliper. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and it veered off the runway and groundlooped, causing damage to the ailerons, wingtips and the interplane struts.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Pitts Aviation Enterprises
Model
S-2A
Registration
VH-KIT
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Tindal NT
Destination
Newcastle Waters NT
Damage
Substantial