Summary
While conducting solo circuit training at Broken Hill the student pilot made a bounced landing, then failed to apply sufficient back pressure on the control column as the aircraft touched down again.
The nose landing gear partially collapsed allowing the propeller to contact the runway. The pilot was not injured and later received additional dual circuit training from a club instructor.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199401645 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/06/1994 |
| Location | Broken Hill |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 29/08/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Hard landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | American Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | AA-5B |
| Registration | VH-BKX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Broken Hill NSW |
| Destination | Broken Hill NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |