Investigation number
198703482
Occurrence date
Location
Sweers Island (75 km N Burketown)
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 reported that just after touchdown he felt a bump. As the aircraft slowed the nose of the aircraft sank slightly, allowing the propeller to strike the strip surface several times. An inspection of the aircraft revealed that a wallaby had struck and bent the nosegear strut. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-32
Registration
VH-TPJ
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Burketown QLD
Departure time
N/K
Destination
Sweers Island QLD
Damage
Substantial