Cessna 152, VH-SDT, Cooranbong NSW, 30 December 1985

198502578

Summary

Following a dual check, the pilot was authorised to carry out three solo circuits and landings. The first of these was completed satisfactorily, but on the next landing the aircraft bounced and the pilot applied full power in order to go around. Shortly afterwards the aircraft sank, struck the ground with the nosewheel and the left wing, and overturned. The pilot later advised that he had held the control column fully back during the go-around attempt, and he had not raised the flaps from the fully lowered position.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198502578
Occurrence date 30/12/1985
Location Cooranbong
Report release date 13/02/1986
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-SDT
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Cooranbong NSW
Destination Cooranbong NSW
Damage Substantial