Investigation number
199000075
Occurrence date
Location
Pinnacles Station
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot's DEPARTURE was delayed by business discussions and he arrived over the Pinnacles Station after last light. During the landing attempt without runway lighting and in overcast conditions, the pilot raised the nose for landing whilst the aircraft was high and to the right of the strip. On touchdown the nosewheel entered soft sand and collapsed. The aircraft overturned during the landing.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
150
Registration
VH-KVP
Serial number
15066404
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Outcamp
Departure time
1855
Destination
Pinnacles Station WA
Damage
Substantial