Investigation number
198402339
Occurrence date
Location
Shepparton
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
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.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
95
Registration
VH-WSW
Serial number
TE-132
Operation type
Charter
Departure point
Shepparton VIC
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Tocumwal NSW
Damage
Substantial