Summary
The student pilot was on his first solo flight. During the final approach the instructor observed the aircraft pitch nose up and then down sharply as the student over-rotated and then pushed the control column forward. The aircraft touched down heavily on the nosewheel. Post flight inspection revealed nosewheel and engine mount damage.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301349 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 04/05/1993 |
| Location | Bunbury |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 30/08/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 152 |
| Registration | VH-JUE |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Bunbury WA |
| Destination | Bunbury WA |
| Damage | Substantial |