Summary
During the take-off run the left wheel locked. The aircraft groundlooped to the left, the right gear leg collapsed and the nose section and right wing struck the ground. During prior maintenance of the left wheel hub the inboard bearing had not been correctly reinstalled and it subsequently collapsed into the centre of the wheel assembly during the take-off run.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198500133 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/04/1985 |
| Location | Seabird (96 km N of Perth) |
| Report release date | 29/05/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 188 |
| Registration | VH-KQA |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Seabird WA |
| Destination | Seabird WA |
| Damage | Substantial |