Cessna 152, VH-IVZ, Archerfield QLD, 1 November 1986

198602670

Summary

The pilot was approaching to land after a period of solo practice in the training area. The touchdown was moderately heavy and the aircraft bounced. It then commenced to porpoise, until the nosewheel partially collapsed and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot was probably concerned because two other aircraft were approaching to use the same runway, and she perceived a need to vacate the area at the first taxyway. Witnesses reported that the aircraft did not flare for touchdown, and that it appeared that the pilot had tried to force it onto the ground.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198602670
Occurrence date 01/11/1986
Location Archerfield
Report release date 15/01/1987
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-IVZ
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Archerfield QLD
Destination Archerfield QLD
Damage Substantial