Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot was landing on a grass strip located on his property. Just prior to touchdown the aircraft developed a high rate of sink. The aircraft bounced twice, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199002005 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 23/09/1990 |
| Location | "Triamble" 55 km south-east of Wellington |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 26/08/1991 |
| 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-RGA |
| Serial number | 17613 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | "Triamble" NSW |
| Destination | "Triamble" NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |