Loss of control involving a Cessna 172N, VH-TKJ, Archerfield Aerodrome, Queensland, on 30 July 1995

199502374

Summary

The pilot reported that he had completed two touch-and-go landings on runway 22 left and had been cleared for a touch-and-go on runway 22 right which had a displaced threshold. The approach, which was being flown with 20 degrees flap and about 1500 rpm engine power, was shallower than the earlier approaches. The pilot said that, about two metres above the ground, as he was about to increase power slightly to ensure that the aircraft did not touch down before the displaced threshold, the nose dropped. The nosewheel struck the ground firmly and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot could not recall hearing the stall warning sound during the approach, although it had tested serviceable before the flight.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199502374
Occurrence date 30/07/1995
Location Archerfield Aerodrome
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 Loss of control
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 172N
Registration VH-TKJ
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Archerfield Qld
Destination Archerfield Qld
Damage Substantial