Investigation number
AO-2012-114
Occurrence date
Location
Moorabbin Airport
State
Victoria
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Hard landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
On 2 September 2012, the pilot of a Cessna 172S aircraft, registered VH-EOP, was returning to Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, after having conducted a navigation training flight.
During the landing, the pilot attempted to initiate the hold-off by applying rearward pressure on the control column. The pilot reported that the column was ‘stuck’ and would not move. An excessive rate of sink occurred, resulting in a hard landing. After bouncing twice, the pilot applied left rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway, coming to rest on a grassed area. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172
Registration
VH-EOP
Serial number
172S10022
Operation type
Flying Training
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Moorabbin, VIC
Destination
Moorabbin, VIC
Damage
Substantial