What happened
On September 8, 2016, at approximately 17:45 LMT, a Reims-Cessna F-172N, registration SP-KSS, was performing circuit training at Włocławek-Kruszyn airport [EPWK]. The flight was being conducted by a student pilot accompanied by an instructor as part of a PPL training program. During the landing phase of the second circuit, the aircraft's nose gear failed during the landing roll. This failure caused the forward section of the fuselage to make contact with the runway surface. As the aircraft came to a stop, the spinning propeller struck the runway, resulting in propeller damage. The crew exited the aircraft without injuries, and subsequent alcohol testing yielded a result of 0.00mg/l.
The investigation
The investigation was conducted by the aircraft operator under the supervision of the PKBWL. The inquiry focused on the mechanical failure of the landing gear and the sequence of events during the landing roll. The investigation confirmed that the aircraft was engaged in authorized training maneuvers at the time of the incident.