Investigation number
199500527
Occurrence date
State
South 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 as the aircraft touched down for a normal landing it was struck by a gust of wind. It became airborne again touching down the second time, nosewheel first. The nosewheel landing gear leg separated and the propeller struck the ground.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172M
Registration
VH-WYJ
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Aldinga SA
Destination
Aldinga SA
Damage
Substantial