Thruster T500, AUF 250250, Caboolture QLD, 20 December 1988

198803526

Summary

The instructor pilot was being checked by the club chief flying instructor (CFI). After completing some work in the local training area the aircraft was returned to the circuit area where the CFI took over the controls so that the instructor-under-check could demonstrate his instructional technique. As the aircraft approached the ground for the first landing the instructor told the CFI to "round out and hold the aircraft off". The CFI pulled back on the control column but the rate of descent was not fully arrested and the aircraft touched down heavily and bounced. The CFI pushed the control forward and the aircraft touched down again and bounced. The control column was again pushed forward and the aircraft again bounced after touching down. The aircraft then landed in a nose-down attitude and the left landing gear leg failed. The aircraft slid about 10 metres before coming to rest. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198803526
Occurrence date 20/12/1988
Location Caboolture
Report release date 06/03/1989
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 Thruster Aircraft (Australia) Pty Ltd
Model T500
Registration 25-0250
Serial number N/K
Operation type Sports Aviation
Departure point Caboolture QLD
Destination Caboolture QLD
Damage Substantial