Summary
Circumstances:
The student pilot was flying solo circuits and landings after a dual check with an instructor. During one landing attempt the aircraft entered a porpoising manoeuvre which resulted in the nosewheel breaking off.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199001161 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/10/1990 |
| Location | Point Cook |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 26/11/1990 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 150 |
| Registration | VH-RDJ |
| Serial number | A15000154 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Point Cook VIC |
| Destination | Point Cook VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |