Summary
The student was conducting supervised solo circuits. Runway 09 was in use, with a wind of 090 degrees at 10 knots. During the third session of solo circuits the student approached the runway higher than normal. The aircraft was subsequently observed to contact the runway in a nose down attitude, the nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199300566 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 21/03/1993 |
| Location | Armidale |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 28/07/1993 |
| 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 | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 152 |
| Registration | VH-LBJ |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Armidale NSW |
| Destination | Armidale NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |