Summary
The pilot was engaged on his third solo flight and had been authorised to conduct a series of circuits and landings. During the first landing the aircraft bounced and subsequently struck the ground in a nose-low attitude. The nosegear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest on the grass to the left of the sealed runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198802386 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 20/07/1988 |
| Location | Bankstown |
| Report release date | 06/09/1988 |
| 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 | 152 |
| Registration | VH-IVX |
| Serial number | 15279568 |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Bankstown NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |