Investigation number
199302565
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Runway excursion
Occurrence category
Accident
The pilot was conducting solo circuit training. During a touch-and-go landing the aircraft landed heavily and bounced. The pilot attempted unsuccessfully to go-around but the aircraft ran off the runway before coming to rest. The pilot was inexperienced on tailwheel aircraft.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bellanca Aircraft Corp
Model
8KCAB
Registration
VH-TOP
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Geelong VIC
Destination
Geelong VIC
Damage
Substantial