Investigation number
199400708
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot was taxiing towards his parking spot along a narrow taxiway. He noticed a fuel tanker parked on the edge of the taxiway and moved to one side of the taxiway to avoid contact. Unfortunately, he did not allow sufficient room and the right wing, then the nose, struck the tanker.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A
Model
P.68B
Registration
VH-PNT
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Norseman WA
Destination
Jandakot WA
Damage
Substantial