Summary
The pilot had hired the aircraft for an extended period. When it was returned for a periodic inspection, substantial damage was discovered in the area of the right landing gear and the right wing. Investigation revealed that the damage had occurred when the right wheel had struck an anthill during a landing roll at Lawn Hill. The accident had not been reported, and a replacement landing gear leg had been fitted by the pilot and another person, neither of whom was a licensed engineers.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198703505 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/08/1987 |
| Location | Lawn Hill |
| Report release date | 24/03/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 35 |
| Registration | VH-DHB |
| Serial number | CD-816 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Riversleigh QLD |
| Destination | Lawn Hill QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |