Summary
The pilot reported that just after touchdown he felt a bump. As the aircraft slowed the nose of the aircraft sank slightly, allowing the propeller to strike the strip surface several times. An inspection of the aircraft revealed that a wallaby had struck and bent the nosegear strut. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198703482 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/05/1987 |
| Location | Sweers Island (75 km N Burketown) |
| Report release date | 16/07/1987 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Animal strike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-32 |
| Registration | VH-TPJ |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Burketown QLD |
| Destination | Sweers Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |