Summary
During the take-off sequence the nose locker door, which had not been correctly secured, came open and separated at the hinge line.
The door was struck by the left propeller, damaging the blades. The door became lodged on the leading edge of the left wing and the pilot abandoned the take-off. The subsequent landing was heavy.
In addition to the damage caused by the door, the wings were twisted and the lower wing skins rippled during the heavy landing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199200773 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/12/1992 |
| Location | Adelaide |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 09/03/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-34-200 |
| Registration | VH-CRT |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Adelaide SA |
| Destination | Minlaton SA |
| Damage | Substantial |