Incident Piper PA-36-375 Brave 375 VH-,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 68370
 
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Date:Tuesday 8 September 2009
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic PA36 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Piper PA-36-375 Brave 375
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: VH-
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Location:15 Km N of Cummins Town, SA -   Australia
Phase: Landing
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Cummins Town, SA
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The Piper was landing on a property 15km north of Cummins Town. It encountered a wind gust and the pilot lost directional control. The aeroplane yawed to the right and the right wing contacted the crop. The Piper swung to the left, causing the left under carriage leg to collapse and the propeller to strike the ground.

Sources:

1. http://www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/_assets/main/lib91193/nov-dec09.pdf (p.19)

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
30-Sep-2009 23:17 VHKDK Added
04-Apr-2014 15:46 Dr. John Smith Updated [Operator, Location, Destination airport, Source, Narrative]
10-Jun-2022 02:25 Ron Averes Updated [Location]

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