Summary
The pilot was conducting her second solo flight. She reported that following a normal approach, the aicraft touched down and bounced. She was unable to correct the situation and a further two bounces occurred before the aircraft could be brought to rest. An inspection revealed damage to the nosegear assembly and the engine mounts.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198601413 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 31/03/1986 |
| Location | Lilydale |
| Report release date | 10/06/1986 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28 |
| Registration | VH-BZB |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Lilydale VIC |
| Destination | Lilydale VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |