Summary
On 29 September 2012, a Cessna P206B aircraft, registered VH-EGG, departed Gympie on a private flight to Monduran, Queensland.
During the landing, a significant wind gust was experienced, resulting in a hard landing on the main landing gear. The aircraft bounced and the pilot applied a small amount of power in an attempt to regain control. A second wind gust of greater intensity then occurred. The aircraft stalled and touched down hard on the nose landing gear. The pilot maintained directional control and the aircraft came to a stop. The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller, nose landing gear, and lower engine cowls.
This incident highlights the importance of conducting a go-around as soon as landing conditions appear unfavourable.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AO-2012-135 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 29/09/2012 |
| Location | Monduran |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 20/12/2012 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Short |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Serious Incident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 206 |
| Registration | VH-EGG |
| Serial number | P2060372 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Gympie, QLD |
| Destination | Monduran, QLD |
| Damage | Minor |