Accident Overview
On 7 June 2015 at 1133 UTC, a Cessna 172B Skyhawk, registration G-ARMR, was landing on Runway XX at Sandown Airport, Isle of Wight, during a private flight. The aircraft, manufactured in 1961 and powered by a single Continental O-300-D engine, had two persons on board: a pilot and a passenger.
Sequence of Events
Just after touchdown, the aircraft encountered a bump and became airborne again. The pilot applied full throttle and elected to go around. The engine then appeared to backfire, prompting the pilot to abandon the go-around and land. The aircraft bounced three or four times, after which the nose landing gear collapsed. The propeller also sustained damage.
Occupant Injuries and Damage
Both occupants sustained very minor injuries and were able to exit the aircraft without assistance. The aircraft damage was limited to the collapsed nosewheel and propeller damage.
Pilot Information
The 52-year-old pilot held a Private Pilot’s Licence and had accumulated 253 flying hours, with 76 hours on type. In the previous 90 days, he had flown 10 hours, including 7 hours in the last 28 days.