Summary
The instructor reported that after conducting a session of circuits, a full stop landing was made. Shortly after the aircraft exited the runway the nose gear collapsed. Examination revealed that the nose strut had separated from the firewall bulkhead. The reason for the failure was not determined.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199503190 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/09/1995 |
| Location | Archerfield Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 12/03/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | Jabiru ST |
| Registration | VH-SSC |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Archerfield QLD |
| Destination | Archerfield QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |