Flight Details
A pilot rented an aircraft for a flight, having reserved a Cessna 172. However, he was mistakenly provided a Cessna 162, a model he had never flown before. He proceeded to the practice area and performed slow flight maneuvers with the flaps extended.
Landing and Excursion
Upon returning to the airport for landing, the pilot noticed a helicopter ahead of him on the runway and considered initiating a go-around. The helicopter cleared the runway, and the pilot decided to continue with the landing. The airplane was traveling too fast, causing it to bounce and then porpoise. The aircraft then veered off the west side of the runway. During the excursion, the nose gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane came to rest approximately midfield.
Damage and Pilot Background
The operator reported that the firewall, fuselage, and rear bulkhead were buckled, and the left front and rear wing spars were bent. The pilot stated that he had never flown or received a checkout in a Cessna 162. Additionally, he had not flown for some time and was attempting to regain currency.