Incident Overview
On 9 October 2024, a Tecnam P2008JC aircraft, registered as SP-SMF, was involved in a serious incident at Poznań/Ławica Airport (EPPO). The pilot, holding a Private Pilot License (PPL(A)), had planned a flight from an ATO (Approved Training Organization) center to build flight hours.
Sequence of Events
During the landing, the aircraft bounced on the runway. Subsequently, with no corrective action from the pilot, the aircraft settled and struck the runway, resulting in a hard landing. The nose landing gear leg was damaged. The aircraft came to a stop on the runway, and the pilot shut down the engine. Airport services were required to remove the aircraft. The pilot sustained no injuries.
Cause of the Incident
The investigation determined the probable cause to be an incomplete flare during landing, followed by a lack of pilot reaction to the bounce, allowing the aircraft to touch down with a hard settling.
Contributing Factors
No contributing factors were identified.
Preventive Actions
The incident was discussed with the organization's flight personnel, including practical training instructors, focusing on proper landing instruction and techniques for correcting bounced landings. The organization plans to regularly discuss the incident during safety training and will include information about the event in its ATO safety bulletin.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations were formulated.