Summary
The student pilot had been authorized to carry out two solo circuits before proceeding to the training area to practise steep turns. Runway 16 was in use with a wind from the South South-West at about 12 kntos. On her first landing approach the student misjudged the flare. The aircraft ballooned and then landed heavily. It then became airborne for a short distance before again landing heavily, resulting in the nose gear collapsing. This accident was not the subject of an on-scene investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198802393 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 01/10/1988 |
| Location | Hoxton Park |
| Report release date | 22/02/1989 |
| 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-MAF |
| Serial number | 15281616 |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Hoxton Park NSW |
| Destination | Hoxton Park NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |