Investigation number
199503592
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Collision with terrain
Occurrence class
Accident
As the aircraft was about to land at the property strip at night a car positioned at the end of the strip with its headlights shining along the strip. During the landing the aircraft struck the car with the left main gear and crashed onto the runway with the gear collapsed. The pilot was aware that the car was parked near the end of the strip.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
210M
Registration
VH-STB
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Townsville QLD
Destination
Colwell Atation QLD
Damage
Substantial