Summary
Circumstances:
The student had completed a one-hour dual check flight and was authorised by the instructor for solo practice. The pilot was conducting circuits on runway 22 with a wind from the south west at 10 - 15 knots. On the first approach the student flared late, the aircraft bounced, and a go around was made. The next approach was stabilized but again the pilot flared late and bounced. Despite the application of power for a go around, the aircraft struck the runway heavily, resulting in damage to the nose leg and propeller tips.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198901563 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/12/1989 |
| Location | RAAF Base East Sale |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 08/03/1990 |
| 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 | American Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | AA-1 |
| Registration | VH-MDL |
| Serial number | AA1B-0635 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | East Sale |
| Destination | East Sale |
| Damage | Substantial |