Summary
The pilot elected was making a landing approach in light wind conditions. A higher sink rate than normal occurred on final, leading to a heavy touch down at the threshold. The aircraft bounced, and on the subsequent touchdown the nosewheel assembly separated.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300391 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 06/03/1993 |
| Location | Yea |
| State | Victoria |
| Report release date | 22/07/1993 |
| 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 | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 95-B55 |
| Registration | VH-KMZ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Moorabbin VIC |
| Destination | Yea VIC |
| Damage | Substantial |