Summary
After landing the pilot turned off the runway onto the taxyway leading to the apron. He then decided
to refuel the aircraft and elected to taxy directly to the refuelling shed. As the aircraft left the
movement area the nosewheel dropped into a drain, leading to a pipe culvert, which was on the very
edge of the movement area and was difficult to see even at close range.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 197000024 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/08/1970 |
| Location | Ayr |
| Report release date | 20/09/1971 |
| 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 | 23 |
| Registration | VH-SUN |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Ayr |
| Destination | Ayr |
| Damage | Substantial |