Summary
On 2 September 2012, the pilot of a Cessna 172S aircraft, registered VH-EOP, was returning to Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, after having conducted a navigation training flight.
During the landing, the pilot attempted to initiate the hold-off by applying rearward pressure on the control column. The pilot reported that the column was ‘stuck’ and would not move. An excessive rate of sink occurred, resulting in a hard landing. After bouncing twice, the pilot applied left rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway, coming to rest on a grassed area. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | AO-2012-114 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 02/09/2012 |
| Location | Moorabbin Airport |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 27/11/2012 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation level | Short |
| 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 | 172 |
| Registration | VH-EOP |
| Serial number | 172S10022 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Moorabbin, VIC |
| Destination | Moorabbin, VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |