Summary
The pilot flew three passengers out of Geelong on a private pleasure flight. Upon return he performed a normal circuit and approach with the intention of a full stop landing. On touchdown the aircraft bounced slightly. The pilot applied slight forward pressure on the control column. A second slightly higher bounce occurred. A third and final bounce resulted in a heavy landing which broke off the nosewheel.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199401898 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/07/1994 |
| Location | Geelong Airport |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 30/08/1994 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | R182 |
| Registration | VH-ALI |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Geelong Airport VIC |
| Destination | Geelong Airport VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |