Summary
The pilot, who was inexperienced in total hours and hours on the aircraft type, landed the aircraft firmly. A bounce occurred but the pilot persevered with the landing. After the aircraft had bounced a further three times the nose wheel collapsed and the aircraft slid to rest on its nose.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198502514 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 03/02/1985 |
| Location | Hoxton Park |
| Report release date | 11/03/1985 |
| 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 | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 23 |
| Registration | VH-UMM |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Hoxton Park NSW |
| Destination | Hoxton Park NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |