Summary
The student pilot was carrying out his second solo flight, after a dual check. The aircraft was observed to bounce during landing and porpoise along runway 29 L for a short distance before the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft slid to a halt on the edge of the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199604202 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 22/12/1996 |
| Location | Bankstown Aerodrome |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 23/12/1996 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Registration | VH-FTX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Bankstown. NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown. NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |