Investigation number
198802421
Occurrence date
Location
The Oaks
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The aircraft is a prototype designed for long distance and altitude record attempts. The pilot reported that after touchdown the nosegear retracted and this also resulted in the maingear collapsing. The gear collapse resulted from undetected stiffness in the nosegear downlock mechanism. A number of modifications to the system are to be incorporated.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Amateur Built Aircraft
Model
Facet Opal
Registration
C1004
Serial number
N/K
Operation type
Sports Aviation
Departure point
Peak Hill NSW
Departure time
N/K
Destination
The Oaks NSW
Damage
Substantial