Summary
The pilot was taxying the aircraft along a gravel path in the direction of a run-up area for runway 36. The duty runway was 29, and the pilot's request to depart into the North was not approved. A gentle turn was made to join a marked taxyway, but before the aircraft reached this taxyway the left wing struck a metal sign. The pilot was aware of the location of the sign, but had inadvertently overlooked its presence.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198602343 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/08/1986 |
| Location | Bankstown |
| Report release date | 03/09/1986 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | de Havilland Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Model | DH-82 |
| Registration | VH-ASC |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Bankstown NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |