Investigation number
199401111
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Accident
The pilot reported that when taxiing out of the parking area at Phillip Island for departure, the nosewheel entered a hole. The hole was about 200mm in diameter and about 400mm deep. The pilot was not aware of the hole and did not see it. The nosegear collapsed and the propeller hit the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-32R-300
Registration
VH-LJC
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Morrabbin VIC
Destination
Phillip Island VIC
Damage
Substantial