Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot was undergoing the second session of endorsement training on the type, operating on runway 31 in wind conditions of 270-300 degrees magnetic at 15 knots. On the second landing of the session the pilot misjudged the landing and the aircraft bounced, then touched down on the right main wheel, off the left side of the runway. The aircraft pivoted right as the instructor took over, closed the throttle, and brought it to a stop. After taxy in and shutdown it was discovered that the right main gear leg and the propeller tips were bent.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199001148 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/06/1990 |
| Location | Moorabbin Airport |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 03/09/1990 |
| 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 | Bellanca Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 8 |
| Registration | VH-SAR |
| Serial number | 25676 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Moorabbin VIC |
| Destination | Moorabbin VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |