Summary
The instructor reported that the inexperienced student had been authorised to conduct a period of solo circuits. The first two circuits resulted in safe touch and go landings. On the third approach the aircraft was observed to be high and fast. There was almost no landing flare, and the aircraft landed heavily on the nosewheel which collapsed, allowing the propeller to strike the ground.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199503038 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 25/08/1995 |
| Location | Merredin (ALA) |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 11/12/1995 |
| 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 | Grob - Burkhart Flugzeugbau |
|---|---|
| Model | G-115C2 |
| Registration | VH-BDP |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Merredin WA |
| Destination | Merredin WA |
| Damage | Substantial |