Investigation number
198902570
Occurrence date
Location
Tocumwal
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 pilot was landing the aircraft under the supervision of the instructor. After commencing the landing flare the student made a violent forward movement of the stick and then froze on the controls. The instructor was unable to prevent the aircraft from landing heavily.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Let National Corporation
Model
Blanik
Registration
VH-GXO
Serial number
N/A
Operation type
Gliding
Departure point
Tocumwal NSW
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Tocumwal NSW
Damage
Substantial