Stall and spin entry — training aircraft near Moorabbin

Summary

During a dual stall training exercise south of Moorabbin Airport, a Piper Warrior III entered an incipient spin following the instructor's demonstration of a stall with power and crossed controls. Recovery was initiated immediately at 3,200 ft AGL and the aircraft recovered by 2,400 ft. Neither occupant was injured.

Investigation Findings (4)

1. 01The stall manoeuvre was conducted with an unusual configuration unintentionally introduced by the instructor.
2. 02Recovery was prompt and within the aircraft's demonstrated capabilities.
3. 03The incident was not filed with ATSB initially; it was reported retrospectively by the student pilot.
4. 04Melbourne Aero Club reviewed its stall training procedures and introduced an altitude limit for crossed-control stall demonstrations.