Summary
The instructor pilot reported that the landing approach appeared normal but was a little fast. The initial touchdown was normal, but the aircraft ballooned then touched down on the nosewheel which collapsed.
The instructor commented that the student pilot may have been hurrying his circuit to avoid any delay to two military helicopters that were entering the circuit. In doing so, the student pilot conducted the approach at a higher-than-normal airspeed and then attempted to force the aircraft onto the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199400964 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 18/04/1994 |
| Location | Scone |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 10/08/1994 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Registration | VH-WJS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Scone NSW |
| Destination | Scone NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |