Investigation number
199300094
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident

During approach the pilot was distracted by the proximity of trees and wires near the threshold. He allowed the speed to deteriorate and an excessive rate of descent to develop which he did not arrest. The aircraft landed heavily dislodging the nose wheel. The nose wheel mount tube dug into the surface of the strip and the aircraft overturned. The two occupants escaped without injury. Significant Factors. The following factors were considered relevant to the development of the accident. 1. The pilot was not aware of the degrading airspeed, possibly due to channelised attention. 2. The aircraft developed a high rate of descent. 3. The pilot did not arrest the high rate of descent. 4. The aircraft landed heavily and the nosewheel broke off.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Victa Ltd
Model
AIRTOURER 115
Registration
VH-KHP
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Torquay
Destination
Torquay
Damage
Substantial