Accident Details
The crew was performing a local training flight at Lovely Banks Aerodrome, located northwest of Geelong, Victoria. During the final segment of the flight, the aircraft leveled off at an excessive altitude and subsequently struck the ground with its right main gear. The right wing dropped, and the aircraft landed heavily on one wheel while drift was still present, resulting in structural damage.
Damage and Occupants
Both occupants were uninjured in the incident. However, the aircraft sustained serious structural damage to the right wing, including damage to the main spar and rearward displacement of the wing. As a result, the aircraft was later considered damaged beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: The instructor had little recent experience on the aircraft type, and when demonstrating a landing in turbulent crosswind conditions, he leveled off too high. The right wing dropped, and the aircraft landed heavily on one wheel while drift was still present. The main spar was damaged and a wing displaced rearwards.