Investigation number
198800713
Occurrence date
Location
Goolwa
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 student had completed a dual check flight, and was carrying out a period of solo circuits in calm conditions. On the third landing, the aircraft bounced, then touched down in a three-point attitude, skipped, and shortly after touching down again the nosewheel leg collapsed. The nosewheel leg oleo collars had failed in overload. Investigation revealed that the failure occurred due to touchdown occurring at a higher than normal airspeed, following an incorrectly judged landing flare.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
152
Registration
VH-NAO
Serial number
152-80972
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Goolwa SA
Departure time
1125
Destination
Goolwa SA
Damage
Substantial