Investigation number
199604202
Occurrence date
Location
Bankstown Aerodrome
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The student pilot was carrying out his second solo flight, after a dual check. The aircraft was observed to bounce during landing and porpoise along runway 29 L for a short distance before the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft slid to a halt on the edge of the runway.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-38-112
Registration
VH-FTX
Operation type
Flying Training
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Bankstown. NSW
Destination
Bankstown. NSW
Damage
Substantial