Summary
Sequence of Events
The instructor pilot said that his student had completed four dual circuits with very satisfactory landings off each approach. During the fifth approach, the student flared the aircraft too high and before the instructor could take control, it stalled and struck the ground in a heavy landing.
The left main gear collapsed, and the aircraft came to rest on its bent nose gear and left-wing tip.
Analysis
The instructor was unprepared for the high round out following the student's good landing performance on the previous occasions. He did not take control in time to prevent a heavy landing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199500748 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/03/1995 |
| Location | Archerfield |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 08/03/1996 |
| 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 | Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | JABIRU ST |
| Registration | VH-SSC |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Archerfield QLD |
| Destination | Archerfield QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |