Accident Cessna 404 VH-TMU, Friday 17 August 1990

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Date:	Friday 17 August 1990
Time:	13:25
Type:	Cessna 404
Owner/operator:
Registration:	VH-TMU
MSN:	404-0205
Year of manufacture:	1978
Engine model:	Continental GTISO-520
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Pormpuraaw East, QLD - Australia
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Passenger
Departure airport:	Pormpuraaw East, QLD
Destination airport:	Cairns, QLD
Investigating agency:	BASI
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse during the takeoff roll. A subsequent examination revealed that the nosegear leg mounting trunnions contained fatigue cracks.

Accident investigation: