ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 224257
Last updated: 22 June 2020
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| Date: | 03-MAR-2018 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Ekolot KR-030 Topaz |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| C/n / msn: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Riddell Airport (YRID), Riddell, VIC -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | Riddell Airport, VIC (YRID) |
After 3 circuits were completed satisfactorily, power was increased to full for takeoff. At that point, the nose wheel strut collapsed and sheared off. Immediately, power was cut. The aircraft slid, remaining upright, for about 10 metres before coming to a stop on the runway.
Sources:
https://www.raa.asn.au/safety/accident-and-defect-summaries/
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Apr-2019 10:58 | Pineapple | Added |
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