Summary
The pilot, on his eighth solo flight, was conducting touch and go landings. On the third landing, the aircraft was observed to bounce several times before the nose gear collapsed and the propeller contacted the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302577 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/08/1993 |
| Location | Archerfield |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 09/08/1994 |
| 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-IVZ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Archerfield QLD |
| Destination | Archerfield QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |