Nose landing gear failure could have caused fatal plane crash, ATSB says
A preliminary report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau indicates a nose landing gear failure may have caused a fatal plane crash at Parafield Airport in April. The incident claimed the lives of flight instructor Robert Hoyle and a trainee pilot, injuring several others. The ATSB is investigating multiple potential causes, including engine power.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 01:42 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC
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