Hard landing involving a Cessna R182, VH-PUF, Canberra Airport, Australian Capital Territory, on 6 April 1998

The pilot of the Cessna 182RG was conducting flying training under supervision. Whilst carrying out a glide approach the airspeed decayed below that required to execute a normal landing. A missed approach was initiated, however, the aircraft contacted the runway heavily before becoming airborne. It was subsequently found that the rudder trim was jammed, and a PAN call was broadcast.

The aircraft was subsequently landed safely. The maintenance investigation revealed substantial damage to the landing gear and associated structure, as a result of the heavy initial impact on the runway. The reason for the jammed rudder trim has not yet been determined, however, it is considered to be as a result of the heavy landing.