Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that the nosewheel had fallen off after take-off and that the aircraft had settled onto its nose during the subsequent landing. The retaining nut had been stripped from the axle bolt although the split pin was still in place. The surface of the departure strip was described as rough.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199000110 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 28/12/1990 |
| Location | Albany |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 10/05/1991 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Bede Aircraft Inc |
|---|---|
| Model | Bede |
| Registration | VH-BBO |
| Serial number | W73 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Cascade WA |
| Destination | Albany WA |
| Damage | Substantial |