Blanik, VH-GXO, Tocumwal NSW, 11 July 1989

198902570

Summary

The student pilot was landing the aircraft under the supervision of the instructor. After commencing the landing flare the student made a violent forward movement of the stick and then froze on the controls. The instructor was unable to prevent the aircraft from landing heavily.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198902570
Occurrence date 11/07/1989
Location Tocumwal
Report release date 12/12/1989
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 Let National Corporation
Model Blanik
Registration VH-GXO
Serial number N/A
Operation type Gliding
Departure point Tocumwal NSW
Destination Tocumwal NSW
Damage Substantial