Investigation number
198503549
Occurrence date
Location
Bowen
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
On landing the aircraft bounced about four times before the nose gear broke off. The aircraft overturned, coming to rest on the runway. Gusty wind conditions prevailed at the time of landing. When the aircraft bounced on the initial touchdown, the pilot did not take suitable corrective actions and a porpoising situation developed until the nose gear failed.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
182
Registration
VH-MQG
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Charters Towers QLD
Departure time
716
Destination
Bowen QLD
Damage
Substantial