Investigation number
199401756
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Runway excursion
Occurrence category
Accident

The pilot was a student with limited experience. He was attempting a flapless approach and landing. The pilot reported that the airspeed was higher than required as the aircraft crossed the threshold and when he attempted to land the aircraft it touched down nosewheel first. Following a number of bounces the pilot opened the throttle and attempted to go around for another circuit. As he did so the stall warning sounded. The pilot closed the throttle and attempted a final landing. A combination of low airspeed and inexperience caused the pilot to loose directional control and the aircraft turned approximately 30 degrees off runway heading. The aircraft touched down on the grass flight strip, to the left of the runway, and ran across the grass for approximately 80 metres before turning through 180 degrees and stopping.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau
Model
G-115B
Registration
VH-JVT
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Jandakot WA
Destination
Jandakot WA
Damage
Substantial