Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 October 1993
Aircraft Type: British Aerospace BAe-146-100
Owner/operator: Airlink, opb National Jet Systems
Registration Number: VH-NJR
Location: Rockhampton Airport, QLD (ROK) –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Leading edge of the left wing.Leading edge of the left wing.
Category: Accident
An aircraft struck a pelican during approach, resulting in a 500mm tear in the leading edge of its left wing. The aircraft landed without further incident. Inspection revealed a significant skin tear near the wingtip.An aircraft struck a pelican during approach, resulting in a 500mm tear in the leading edge of its left wing. The aircraft landed without further incident. Inspection revealed a significant skin tear near the wingtip.
Description
The aircraft was in the circuit area when it struck a pelican with the leading edge of the left wing. The approach was continued and the aircraft landed without further incident. Inspection found that there was a 500mm long tear in the wing skin about one metre from the wingtip. The metal had been pushed back to the front wing spar.
Primary Cause
Impact with a pelican during approach.Impact with a pelican during approach.Share on:
