Hard landing involving a Cessna 210F, VH-KVR, Tamworth Aerodrome, New South Wales, on 28 March 1997

After an apparently normal touchdown, the aircraft was observed to become airborne again and began to porpoise. On the third bounce, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway before the aircraft came to rest.

The pilot subsequently reported that the approach and touchdown were normal, but he was unable to recover from the bounce with elevator control and did not apply any engine power to recover the situation. His experience on the aircraft type was limited as he had only gained his endorsement the previous day.