Summary
GRD ENGINEER USED PORTER'S TUG.GEAR SELECTOR OPERATES IN REVERSE TO ENGINEERS TUG.NIL SAFETY GATE ON GEAR SELECTOR.REALISING HE HAD SELECTED REVERSE,ACCIDENTLY PRESSED ACCELERATOR & BACKED INTO PROP.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198102575 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/06/1981 |
| State | Tasmania |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Miscellaneous - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Fokker B.V. |
|---|---|
| Model | F27 MK 600 |
| Registration | VH-TQR |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Departure point | HOBART TAS |
| Destination | MELBOURNE VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |