Investigation number
199602746
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Hard landing
Occurrence category
Accident
Following touchdown, the aircraft bounced twice and veered to the right, before the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest on its left wingtip. The wind conditions during the landing were not favourable for the tail-wheeled aircraft. The wind strength was 10 kts and all crosswind from the right. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft, probably due to weather cocking.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Luscombe Aircraft Corp
Model
8E
Registration
VH-LUX
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Innisfail QLD
Destination
Cairns QLD
Damage
Substantial