Summary
During the pilot's second solo flight the aircraft bounced twice on landing. The pilot persisted with the landing attempt and applied forward control column pressure after each bounce. Following the second bounce the nose wheel struck the ground heavily and was torn off and the aircraft overturned.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198501396 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/03/1985 |
| Location | Melton |
| Report release date | 30/04/1985 |
| 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-TNX |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Melton VIC |
| Destination | Melton VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |