Investigation number
199600836
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
It was reported that the pilot made a normal, full flap landing at 70 kt. The aircraft bounced back into the air and touched down three more times before coming to a stop. The propeller struck the ground during the third touchdown. A post-landing inspection disclosed that the engine firewall was bent at the nosewheel leg attachment point. The sequence of events and the damage indicates that the pilot misjudged the landing flare and allowed the aircraft to touchdown, nosewheel first, on at least one occasion.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172P
Registration
VH-AOZ
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Jandakot WA
Destination
Rottnest Island WA
Damage
Substantial