Summary
The pilot landed on the bush strip after a short local flight. After the aircraft had touched down and was decelerating along the strip, its nosewheel struck a small hole and a rock, causing the wheel to break up and the nosewheel support structure to collapse.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199303874 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/11/1993 |
| Location | Mt York |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 14/06/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182C |
| Registration | VH-TOO |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Mt York WA |
| Destination | Mt York WA |
| Damage | Substantial |