Investigation number
199401852
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Runway excursion
Occurrence class
Accident

The pilot reported hearing several unusual noises from the right side of the aircraft while backtracking in preparation for takeoff from runway 08. The aircraft then veered sharply to the right and ran off the sealed surface before the pilot was able to bring it to a halt. The right mainwheel had collapsed. The investigation found that several bolts had came loose from the inner and outer flanges of the three piece wheel assembly. The right main tyre had recently been replaced and only the outer wheel flange was removed to facilitate the tyre change. The torque on the inner flange bolts was not re-checked after the new tyre was fitted.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
TU206G
Registration
VH-EFT
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Horn Island
Destination
Badu Island
Damage
Substantial