Summary
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau did not conduct an on-scene investigation of this occurrence. The report presented below was derived from information supplied to the Bureau.
The pilot of the Cessna 210 aircraft, registered VH-UPN, reported that during the landing roll at Cockatoo Island, Western Australia, the wheel separated from the nose landing gear strut. The aircraft nosed-over and came to rest inverted. All occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury.
The operator examined the aircraft and found that the self-locking nut and through bolt for the nose landing gear wheel axle had separated from the nose landing gear, either prior to, or during, the take-off at Broome. The bolt and a washer were subsequently found on the runway at Broome. During the landing, the wheel became loose when the axle moved from the landing gear forks.
As a result of this occurrence, the operator has initiated an immediate inspection of its aircraft to ensure that only new through bolt retaining nuts are installed.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 200403533 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 20/09/2004 |
| Location | Cockatoo Island, (ALA) |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 09/11/2004 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Landing gear/indication |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 210 |
| Registration | VH-UPN |
| Serial number | 21064125 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Broome, WA |
| Destination | Cockatoo Island, WA |
| Damage | Substantial |