Accident Details
On October 1, 2019, a 40-year-old pilot holding a PPL(A) license was conducting a training flight in a Cessna 152 (registration SP-KMG) at Mielec EPML. The flight was performed to accumulate flight hours required for a CPL(A) license. After completing the route, the pilot decided to land on runway 27. The AFIS informed the pilot that runway 27 was clear and that the wind was from 210° at 9 knots.
Sequence of Events
During the landing, the aircraft touched down on the nose wheel. This led to a series of increasingly higher bounces (a kangaroo effect). The aircraft exited the runway, striking a runway sign with the right landing gear leg. The sign was destroyed, and the right landing gear leg was damaged. The aircraft then tilted onto its right wing, rotated approximately 140°, and came to a stop.
Cause
The cause of the accident was an error during landing consisting of landing on the nose wheel, which resulted in a series of bounces, the aircraft leaving the runway, and subsequent damage.
Recommendations
The investigating body recommended conducting refresher training for instructors performing PPL(A) training flights. No additional safety recommendations were issued.