Summary
The pilot was making a night landing approach. Late in the flare a thump was heard, and shortly after touchdown the nosegear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest on the strip 390 metres further on. It was discovered that a large kangaroo had struck the nosegear, and that a number of other kangaroos were in the immediate vicinity.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198702401 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/04/1987 |
| Location | Tibooburra |
| Report release date | 10/07/1987 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Animal strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 200 |
| Registration | VH-MSZ |
| Operation type | Aerial Work |
| Departure point | Broken Hill NSW |
| Destination | Tibooburra NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |