Investigation number
198703469
Occurrence date
Location
Herberton
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
Shortly after touchdown the nosewheel struck a 20 centimetre high anthill. The downlock latch on the nosegear was broken and when the nosewheel entered a slight depression, some 145 metres further along the ground roll, the nosegear collapsed. The pilot had overflown the strip during the approach. However, due to the height of the grass on the strip the anthill would have been difficult to sight from the air.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-44
Registration
VH-KHG
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Innisfail QLD
Departure time
0920 approx
Destination
Herberton QLD
Damage
Substantial