Summary
Circumstances:
The trainee pilot was undergoing initial endorsement training on the type. After landing on runway 29 with a slight tailwind component, the aircraft continued across the runway 36 complex at a relatively fast taxi speed. The pilot commenced a left turn and the aircraft nosewheel entered an area of soft dirt and collapsed. The instructor advised that the aircraft was not fitted with dual brakes.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199101648 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/01/1991 |
| Location | Bankstown |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 15/10/1991 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Minor |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-23 |
| Registration | VH-ERT |
| Serial number | 27-7405357 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Bankstown NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |