Summary
The student pilot was returning from her second solo flight to the training area. The aircraft bounced on touchdown and the pilot attempted to recover, but the aircraft bounced a second time and the nose gear failed. Wind was reported as nil. This accident was not the subject of an on scene investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198802381 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/07/1988 |
| Location | Maitland |
| Report release date | 06/09/1988 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 152 |
| Registration | VH-RNO |
| Serial number | 15283049 |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Maitland NSW |
| Destination | Maitland NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |