Investigation number
199401779
Occurrence date
Location
8km E Mareeba
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
Fatal

The aircraft took off from a 400 m grass strip with a crosswind
from the right. It appeared to take a slightly longer ground run,
and to climb at a lower rate, than normal. At a height of about 20
m above ground level, it began a climbing turn to the left. When
heading approximately downwind, the aircraft suddenly rolled left
and spiralled into the ground.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Skyfox Aviation Ltd
Model
CA21
Registration
55-0605
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
Strip 8km W Mareeba, QLD
Departure time
1100 EST
Destination
Innisfail, QLD
Damage
Substantial