Investigation number
199000110
Occurrence date
Location
Albany
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that the nosewheel had fallen off after takeoff and that the aircraft had settled onto its nose during the subsequent landing. The retaining nut had been stripped from the axle bolt although the split pin was still in place. The surface of the departure strip was described as rough.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bede Aircraft Inc
Model
Bede
Registration
VH-BBO
Serial number
W73
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Cascade WA
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Albany WA
Damage
Substantial