Summary
The pilot reported that he completed an inspection of the strip prior to landing. It appeared fully serviceable. As the aircraft approached the end of its landing roll it entered an area of soft soil. This overloaded the nosewheel structure which collapsed, allowing the propeller to strike the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199703212 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/10/1997 |
| Location | Mt Gould Station, 100 km north-west of Meekatharra Aerodrome |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 17/11/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Mooney Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | M20J |
| Registration | VH-SOM |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Meekatharra WA |
| Destination | Mt Gould Station WA |
| Damage | Substantial |