Investigation number
199002024
Occurrence date
Location
Bankstown
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Loss of control
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
During a period of solo circuit training using runway 11R, the pilot was advised by the tower of strengthening winds with a maximum crosswind component of 15 knots. He elected to fly another circuit to assess the conditions and on downwind decided to make a full-stop landing on runway 11C to terminate the flight. Upon touching down the aircraft commenced to bounce and veer into wind. After several bounces the nose landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-38
Registration
VH-NFY
Serial number
38-82A0096
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Bankstown NSW
Departure time
1340
Destination
Bankstown NSW
Damage
Substantial