Aircraft and Pilot Information
The Cessna 182P, registered G-BXEZ, was manufactured in 1976. It was equipped with one Continental piston engine. The pilot, aged 58, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 135 total flying hours, including 18 hours on the Cessna 182 type. His recent flying experience consisted of 11 hours in the last 90 days and 5 hours in the last 28 days.
Incident Details
The pilot performed a left-hand circuit to Runway 09. The reported surface wind was about 045° at 10 to 15 knots. During the landing, the aircraft landed heavily and bounced. After the bounce, the aircraft pitched up, blocking the pilot's forward view of the runway. By the time the pilot lowered the nose, he observed that the aircraft had drifted left of the runway onto an area of rougher grass. As the aircraft touched down again, the nose landing gear collapsed.
Injuries and Damage
Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained any injuries; both were wearing lap diagonal seat belts. The damage to the aircraft was minor, confined to the underside of the engine cowling.