Investigation: 198700731 - Cessna C210-L, VH-TIZ, Leigh Creek SA, 31 May 1987

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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.

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General details
Date:	31 May 1987	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	1608
Location:	Leigh Creek	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
State:	South Australia	Occurrence type:	Hard landing
Release date:	14 August 1987	Occurrence class:	Operational
Report status:	Final	Occurrence category:	Accident
		Highest injury level:	None

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	Cessna Aircraft Company
Aircraft model:	210
Aircraft registration:	VH-TIZ
Serial number:	210-061473
Type of operation:	Private
Damage to aircraft:	Substantial
Departure point:	Moorabbin VIC
Departure time:	1240 approx
Destination:	Leigh Creek SA