AO-1990-077Drifter Microlight, ZK-FQM, ground loop and collision with fence, near Feilding, 13 May 1990
Aviation
Published date
21 May 1990
Accident/Incident date
13 May 1990
Status
Published
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Executive summary
The pilot was making an approach for a forced landing practice when the engine failed to respond for the go around. The pilot ground looped the aircraft but was unable to prevent a collision with the fence at the far end of the paddock.