Investigation number
199000088
Occurrence date
Location
Jandakot
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 had completed a satisfactory check with an instructor prior to commencing his second set of solo night circuits. The circuits were part of the pilot's initial night flying training. On the second landing, the pilot raised the nose too quickly and the sudden loss of speed and lift caused the aircraft to touch down heavily. The heavy touch down damaged the landing gear.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28
Registration
VH-TUT
Serial number
28R-30765
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Jandakot WA
Departure time
N/A
Destination
Jandakot WA
Damage
Substantial