Accident Details
On July 22, 2020, a student pilot was conducting a solo navigation flight under the PPL(A) training syllabus. The aircraft, a TECNAM P2008-JC (registration SP-LFF), departed from Piotrków Trybunalski Airport (EPPT) and flew to Rudniki (EPRU) and Kielce Masłów (EPKA) before returning to the departure airfield.
Sequence of Events
During the final landing at Piotrków Trybunalski, the student pilot touched down without holding off the aircraft. The airplane then bounced three times on the runway. On the third touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed. Subsequently, the propeller and engine cowling were damaged. After the aircraft came to a stop, the student pilot followed the supervising instructor's instructions and exited the cockpit. The student pilot sustained no injuries.
The accident was reported by telephone to the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL).
Cause and Contributing Factors
The PKBWL determined that the cause of the accident was an error in piloting technique, consisting of landing on three points without holding off at high speed and unskillful correction of the bounces.
A contributing circumstance identified by the commission was that the landing was performed with a crosswind. Weather conditions could have had an influence on the occurrence.
Preventive Actions
The aircraft operator planned to resume the student's practical training only after the student was re-authorized to fly solo. No additional safety recommendations were formulated by the commission.