History of the Flight
On 21 April 2021, a student-pilot with 27 hours of total flight time was conducting solo circuit training at Dęblin Aerodrome (EPDE) as part of a PPL(A) course. The fourth series of five circuits began at 12:11 UTC. Around 12:38 UTC, during the third circuit, the student-pilot touched down on the nose wheel, causing a bounced landing. The student-pilot reacted by moving the control stick forward, which led to another bounce. The flight instructor, monitoring via radio, ordered "stop the stick" and "hold stick in place." The aircraft bounced several more times before the student-pilot initiated a go-around. During the climb, the student-pilot reported intense vibrations. The instructor instructed a shortened circuit and landing on runway 30, which was performed correctly. After vacating the runway, the student-pilot reported taxiing difficulties. The instructor directed the engine to be shut down and remained on the taxiway. Inspection revealed damage to the propeller and nose landing gear. The student-pilot was not injured.
Damage
The landing gear strut and damper, and the aircraft propeller were damaged. No other damage occurred.
Cause and Contributing Factors
The State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL) determined the cause of the incident was an incorrect reaction to a bounced landing. A contributing factor was a tailwind during landing.
Investigation
The investigation was conducted by the PKBWL. No safety recommendations were proposed.