Investigation number
199502362
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Collision with terrain
Occurrence category
Accident
The pilot reported that the landing was being conducted directly towards the setting sun. This affected his ability to see the strip and the aircraft touched down on the clearway beside the strip proper. During the landing roll, the nose wheel entered a depression which crossed the clearway and collapsed. Damage was also caused to both propellers and the forward underside of the fuselage.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
58
Registration
VH-SDL
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Archerfield
Destination
Bellata
Damage
Substantial