Investigation number
198303430
Occurrence date
Location
Brunette Downs Racecourse NT (218 km NE of Tennant Creek NT)
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
After crossing the threshold at 75 knots power was reduced to idle and a landing flare commenced at about 25 feet agl. The aircraft floated for some distance before the nosewheel contacted the ground heavily 400 metres from the threshold. A bounce ensued followed by a further heavy touchdown on the nosewheel which then collapsed and was torn off as the aircraft slid on its nose for 98 metres.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182
Registration
VH-IRL
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Tennant Creek NT
Departure time
1024
Destination
Brunette Downs Racecourse NT
Damage
Substantial