Investigation number
198501396
Occurrence date
Location
Melton
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
During the pilot's second solo flight the aircraft bounced twice on landing. The pilot persisted with the landing attempt and applied forward control column pressure after each bounce. Following the second bounce the nose wheel struck the ground heavily and was torn off and the aircraft overturned.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
152
Registration
VH-TNX
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Melton VIC
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Melton VIC
Damage
Substantial