Investigation number
199301349
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The student pilot was on his first solo flight. During the final approach the instructor observed the aircraft pitch nose up and then down sharply as the student over-rotated and then pushed the control column forward. The aircraft touched down heavily on the nosewheel. Post flight inspection revealed nosewheel and engine mount damage.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
152
Registration
VH-JUE
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Bunbury WA
Destination
Bunbury WA
Damage
Substantial