Summary
Circumstances:
The instructor stated that the pilot had flared normally, and during the hold off was flying parallel to the ground. Without warning, the aircraft suddenly descended and struck the ground heavily, causing buckling and compression of fuselage structure. The wind speed was approximately 20 knots with strong gusts, and flying was subsequently stopped due to the unsuitable conditions.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003110 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 17/11/1990 |
| Location | Warwick |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 27/12/1990 |
| 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-WVP |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Sector | Other |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Warwick QLD |
| Destination | Warwick QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |