Investigation number
199003066
Occurrence date
Location
Noosa
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Animal strike
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that less than 100 metres after touchdown, four kangaroos crossed in front of the aircraft. One animal contacted the left propeller/landing gear and caused the aircraft to swerve left uncontrollably. The aircraft ran off the strip and came to rest in a drainage ditch. The accident occurred close to last light. The airport owners advise pilots to exercise extreme caution around sunrise/sunset due to birds and kangaroos on the movement area. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
310
Registration
VH-ELS
Serial number
301L0160
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Archerfield QLD
Departure time
1700
Destination
Noosa QLD
Damage
Substantial