Investigation number
199805875
Occurrence date
Location
Maitland (ALA)
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Accident
After landing, the pilot was manoeuvring his aircraft in the parking area when the right wingtip fuel tank collided with a parked aircraft. The fuel tank was ruptured in the collision and a small fire erupted which was quickly extinguished with portable fire extinguishers. The pilot subsequently reported that, though the area was restricted, there was sufficient room to manoeuvre but he had misjudged the distance between the two aircraft.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
310R
Registration
VH-TDS
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Williamtown NSW
Destination
Maitland NSW
Damage
Substantial