Investigation number
198702450
Occurrence date
Location
Hoxton Park
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
The pilot was carrying out a period of circuit practice. After touchdown on the fourth circuit the aircraft commenced to porpoise. The pilot applied forward elevator in an attempt to control the aircraft. The aircraft subsequently touched down heavily on the nosewheel, causing the nosegear to collapse and the propeller to strike the runway. The pilot lacked recent experience, and had not considered going around when the aircraft began to porpoise.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
23
Registration
VH-UMT
Serial number
M-2143
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Hoxton Park NSW
Departure time
1100 Approx.
Destination
Hoxton Park NSW
Damage
Substantial