Investigation number
198702401
Occurrence date
Location
Tibooburra
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Animal strike
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot was making a night landing approach. Late in the flare a thump was heard, and shortly after touchdown the nosegear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest on the strip 390 metres further on. It was discovered that a large kangaroo had struck the nosegear, and that a number of other kangaroos were in the immediate vicinity.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
200
Registration
VH-MSZ
Operation type
Aerial Work
Departure point
Broken Hill NSW
Departure time
2025
Destination
Tibooburra NSW
Damage
Substantial