Piper Aircraft Corp PA-31, VH-OCG, Brisbane QLD, 24 March 1988

198803445

Summary

After landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft into the vicinity of the parking bay. Nearing the area he mistook a vehicular traffic boundary line (red single line) for a taxiway guidance line (yellow single line). The aircraft collided with the steel weld-mesh boundary fence and the left wingtip was severed by a steel post. Light conditions were poor between rain showers and, with the ground wet, the pilot could not make out the colour of the line he was following. It was his first flight into the newly commissioned airport.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198803445
Occurrence date 24/03/1988
Location Brisbane
Report release date 09/11/1988
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-31
Registration VH-OCG
Serial number 31-8152163
Operation type Air Transport Low Capacity
Departure point Thangool QLD
Destination Brisbane QLD
Damage Substantial