Investigation number
199601620
Occurrence date
Location
22 km north-north-east of Rockhampton Aerodrome
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The aircraft with an instructor and student pilot on board, bounced heavily on landing. The instructor advised that he did not react quick enough to prevent the aircraft touching down again on the nose landing gear. The nose landing gear then broke off and the aircraft nosed over onto its back. Both occupants exited the aircraft safely.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd
Model
LSA 55/2K
Registration
P-663
Operation type
Flying Training
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Hedlow Airfield QLD
Destination
Hedlow Airfield QLD
Damage
Substantial