Summary
The pilot was landing the aircraft in gusty wind conditions. As the aircraft was flared for landing, it touched down heavily nosewheel first, and bounced. Power was applied to assist in regaining control. During the second touchdown the nose dropped, the nosegear collapsed and the aircraft overturned. After the accident the pitch trim devise was found to be in a nose-down position. The pilot advised that he usually selects a nose-up position for landing. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198702427 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/09/1987 |
| Location | Port Macquarie |
| Report release date | 11/03/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Quickie Aircraft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Model | Q200 |
| Registration | VH-BQQ |
| Serial number | N114 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Coffs Harbour NSW |
| Destination | Port Macquarie NSW |
| Damage | Destroyed |