Summary
While landing towards the north-west at Bruny Island, the aircraft landed heavily and bounced, tearing the nose landing gear from the aircraft and bending the propeller. The pilot and three passengers evacuated the aircraft without injury. The pilot reported that he suspected wind shear may have been a factor.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199800752 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 20/02/1998 |
| Location | Bruny Island (ALA) |
| State | Tasmania |
| Report release date | 06/07/1998 |
| 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 | 172P |
| Registration | VH-SIZ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Cambridge Tas. |
| Destination | Bruny Island Tas. |
| Damage | Substantial |