Investigation number
199300391
Occurrence date
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The pilot elected was making a landing approach in light wind conditions. A higher sink rate than normal occurred on final, leading to a heavy touch down at the threshold. The aircraft bounced, and on the subsequent touchdown the nosewheel assembly separated.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
95-B55
Registration
VH-KMZ
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Moorabbin VIC
Destination
Yea VIC
Damage
Substantial