ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 249615
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| Date: | Friday 4 September 2020 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Fly Synthesis Texan Top |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Unknown |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Whangarei, Northland -
 New Zealand
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
In September 2020, a Fly Synthesis Texan Top microlight experienced a flat tyre on landing at Whangarei. The aircraft veered off the seal runway causing significant damage to the nose gear assembly. The aircraft came to a rest on its nose. There were no injuries. The PIC advised that, on touching down at Whangarei on the seal runway, there was a muffled bang and loud rumbling noise under the front of the aircraft. The PIC suspected a tyre had blown out. They were able to keep the aircraft travelling in a straight line for approximately 80-100 metres but as the airspeed reduced, the rudder was not effective enough to maintain directional control. The aircraft then veered off the runway hitting a runway edge light and coming to a stop on its nose. The pilot was not injured and the aircraft was subsequently removed to a local hangar.
Sources:
https://www.aviation.govt.nz/safety/safety-reporting/aircraft-accident-briefs/ShowDetails/20-4543
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Apr-2021 14:37 | harro | Added |
| 14-Feb-2022 08:47 | Ron Averes | Updated [Location] |
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