Hard landing involving a Piper PA-34-200T, VH-BDT, Amberley Aerodrome, Queensland, on 14 September 1996

The pilot elected to go around from final approach for runway 23 when he noticed that the windsock had swung to favour runway 35. He reported that the approach for runway 35 was normal and estimated the wind speed and direction at about 10-15kts from 300 degrees. Soon after the main wheels had contacted the runway the aircraft became airborne again, both throttles were closed at this point. The aircraft dropped back onto the runway and bounced hard. The nosewheel then contacted the runway heavily and the windscreen popped out. The aircraft was taxied clear of the runway and all three persons exited the aircraft without injury.

Post flight examination found there was significant damage to the nosewheel assembly, the windscreen had separated, and the right propeller had contacted the runway.

The pilot advised that he had subsequently obtained a wind trace from the Amberley met office which indicated that winds were gusting from 290 degrees between 5-18 kts, at the time of the accident.