Investigation number
198700731
Occurrence date
Location
Leigh Creek
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The aircraft landed heavily and bounced three times. On the third contact with the ground the rim of the nosewheel apparently broke, resulting in the complete oleo leg assembly separating from the aircraft. The aircraft slid to a halt on the lower section of the engine cowl. The pilot had little experience on type and his reported approach speed was 11 knots faster than indicated in the flight manual. As the aircraft was higher on approach than normal, the landing flare was initiated too soon and it resulted in the aircraft ballooning. Despite the eventual heavy contact with the runway and the subsequent bounce, no attempt was made to initiate a go-around. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
210
Registration
VH-TIZ
Serial number
210-061473
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Moorabbin VIC
Departure time
1240 approx
Destination
Leigh Creek SA
Damage
Substantial