Investigation number
199703868
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence category
Accident
The right main landing gear collapsed as the aircraft touched down on the grass strip at Lake Keepit, after retrieving a glider from a paddock. Inspection revealed that one of the landing gear attachment bolts had failed. Further investigation revealed that the failed bolt was not of the correct type. It was not determined when or why an incorrect bolt had been fitted.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-25-235/A1
Registration
VH-FOO
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Lake Keepit NSW
Destination
Lake Keepit NSW
Damage
Substantial