Investigation number
198503505
Occurrence date
Location
Archerfield
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
On final approach, the pilot reported that the aircraft encountered a strong headwind. At about 30 feet above the ground the aircraft began to sink and the stall warning sounded. The pilot applied some power and selected a higher nose attitude, but the aircraft landed heavily on the mainwheels, bounced onto the nosewheel and the propeller struck the runway. The aircraft ran off the runway before the pilot was able to regain control.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-38
Registration
VH-FLA
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Archerfield QLD
Departure time
U/K
Destination
Archerfield QLD
Damage
Substantial