Summary
During a pre-flight inspection it was discovered that the left wing of the aircraft had suffered permanent deformation. The subsequent investigation was unable to determine any details as to how and when this deformation had occurred. The damage was consistent with an overstress during a rolling pull-out.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198802382 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/07/1988 |
| Location | Not Known |
| State | Other |
| Report release date | 09/08/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Airframe - Other |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-44 |
| Registration | VH-JON |
| Serial number | 44-8195021 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Bankstown NSW |
| Destination | N/K |
| Damage | Substantial |