Summary
The aircraft was taxied in the early dawn light with an overcast sky and drizzle. The aerodrome pilot-activated lights were not on nor were the aircraft landing and taxi lights. The aircraft was inadvertently taxied off the taxiway. During attempts to return to the taxiway the nose-wheel of the aircraft entered soft ground and was broken off.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198402339 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/08/1984 |
| Location | Shepparton |
| Report release date | 24/08/1984 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 95 |
| Registration | VH-WSW |
| Serial number | TE-132 |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Shepparton VIC |
| Destination | Tocumwal NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |