Summary
It was reported that as the aircraft touched down for a normal landing it was struck by a gust of wind. It became airborne again touching down the second time, nosewheel first. The nosewheel landing gear leg separated and the propeller struck the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500527 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/02/1995 |
| Location | Aldinga |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 20/02/1996 |
| 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 | 172M |
| Registration | VH-WYJ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Aldinga SA |
| Destination | Aldinga SA |
| Damage | Substantial |