Investigation number
199001148
Occurrence date
Location
Moorabbin Airport
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Hard landing
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot was undergoing the second session of endorsement training on the type, operating on runway 31 in wind conditions of 270-300 degrees magnetic at 15 knots. On the second landing of the session the pilot misjudged the landing and the aircraft bounced, then touched down on the right main wheel, off the left side of the runway. The aircraft pivoted right as the instructor took over, closed the throttle and brought it to a stop. After taxy in and shutdown it was discovered that the right maingear leg and the propeller tips were bent.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Bellanca Aircraft Corp
Model
8
Registration
VH-SAR
Serial number
25676
Operation type
Flying Training
Departure point
Moorabbin VIC
Departure time
1320
Destination
Moorabbin VIC
Damage
Substantial