Investigation number
200403533
Occurrence date
Location
Cockatoo Island, (ALA)
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Landing gear/indication
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau did not conduct an on-scene investigation of this occurrence. The report presented below was derived from information supplied to the Bureau.

The pilot of the Cessna 210 aircraft, registered VH-UPN, reported that during the landing roll at Cockatoo Island, Western Australia, the wheel separated from the nose landing gear strut. The aircraft nosed-over and came to rest inverted. All occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury.

The operator examined the aircraft and found that the self-locking nut and through bolt for the nose landing gear wheel axle had separated from the nose landing gear, either prior to, or during, the take-off at Broome. The bolt and a washer were subsequently found on the runway at Broome. During the landing, the wheel became loose when the axle moved from the landing gear forks.

As a result of this occurrence, the operator has initiated an immediate inspection of its aircraft to ensure that only new through bolt retaining nuts are installed.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
210
Registration
VH-UPN
Serial number
21064125
Operation type
Charter
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Broome, WA
Departure time
0900 hours WST
Destination
Cockatoo Island, WA
Damage
Substantial