Summary
The pilot was a student on his second solo flight. During the approach and round out phase of the second circuit, the aircraft ballooned. The student pushed the controls forward and a heavy landing, nosewheel first, eventuated. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The aircraft slewed to the right and came to rest within the flight strip.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199402726 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 26/09/1994 |
| Location | Archerfield |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 12/03/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Runway excursion |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Registration | VH-CFR |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Archerfield QLD |
| Destination | Archerfield QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |