Investigation number
199600716
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Loss of control
Occurrence category
Accident
During a practice touch and go landing, the aircraft ballooned during the flare. The pilot applied some power to prevent a subsequent heavy touchdown/bounce and persisted with the landing attempt. She said that she was then distracted by the proximity of a runway strip marker on the left side of the aircraft. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft and a ground loop ensued.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
180K
Registration
VH-NWN
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Essendon Vic
Destination
Penfield Vic
Damage
Substantial