Summary
After crossing the threshold at 75 knots power was reduced to idle and a landing flare commenced at about 25 feet agl. The aircraft floated for some distance before the nosewheel contacted the ground heavily 400 metres from the threshold. A bounce ensued followed by a further heavy touchdown on the nosewheel which then collapsed and was torn off as the aircraft slid on its nose for 98 metres.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198303430 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/06/1983 |
| Location | Brunette Downs Racecourse NT (218 km NE of Tennant Creek NT) |
| Report release date | 23/08/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 182 |
| Registration | VH-IRL |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Tennant Creek NT |
| Destination | Brunette Downs Racecourse NT |
| Damage | Substantial |