What happened
On June 11, 2017, a Cessna 150L, registration SP-GCC, was performing a flight from Rudniki (EPRU) to Mielec (EPML). The flight arrived at Mielec Airport at approximately 16:10 UTC. During the landing sequence, the pilot attempted to land directly into the sun, which impacted visibility. The aircraft likely touched down with excessive speed and failed to achieve a proper three-point landing.
Following the initial contact, the aircraft bounced to an altitude of approximately 2 meters. During this period, the aircraft experienced a "kangaroo" effect and a slight deviation from the landing centerline. Upon the second contact, the nose gear struck the runway surface, causing the gear to break. The aircraft subsequently slid on its fuselage along the runway for approximately 70 meters before coming to a halt. The impact caused damage to the propeller as well as the forward and center sections of the fuselage.
Following the stop, the pilot successfully executed emergency shutdown procedures, including turning off the magnetos, disconnecting the electrical system, and cutting off the fuel supply. The pilot and the passenger evacuated the aircraft without sustaining any injuries.
The investigation
The PKBWL reviewed all documentation provided by the aircraft operator and the airport management to reconstruct the sequence of events and determine the factors leading to the gear failure and subsequent fuselage damage.