Cessna 177, VH-DZI, Monduran Station (55 km W Bundaberg) QLD, 24 October 1987

198703517

Summary

The pilot reported that the windsock at the strip indicated a gusty 30 knot headwind and that he conducted the approach with full flap down and considerable power applied. As he closed the throttle and flared, the aircraft suddenly rolled to the right and dropped to the ground impacting nose wheel first. Later inspection revealed that the nose wheel leg mount had been broken and that the lower firewall and cabin floor had been damaged. Air mass thunderstorms were present in the area at the time of the accident and witnesses at the stip reported a particularly strong gust of wind exceeding 40 knots at the time of the accident. The wind direction was reported to have changed through 90 degrees shortly after the accident.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198703517
Occurrence date 24/10/1987
Location Monduran Station (55 km W Bundaberg)
Report release date 09/12/1987
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Hard landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 177
Registration VH-DZI
Serial number 17700150
Operation type Private
Departure point Charnwood Station QLD
Destination Monduran Station QLD
Damage Substantial