Factual Information
A Cessna 172R, registration SU-BQY, was involved in a heavy landing incident during a solo circuit training flight. The aircraft was being operated by a student pilot on a solo flight.
Injuries to Persons
The source does not specify any injuries to persons.
Damage to Aircraft
The aircraft sustained extensive damage. The lower skin of the airframe was completely damaged due to the heavy landing. Both propeller tips were damaged. There was restriction in the movement of the control wheel, and the nose wheel fairing was cracked. After removing the cowling, visual inspection revealed buckling in the front section of the fuselage assembly and floor, buckling in the inspection cover plate, cut of the two lower shock mount attachments, buckling in the firewall causing removal of some rivets, and buckling around the shock strut attachment.
Personnel Information
The pilot held a student pilot license. The flight was a solo circuit session. The pilot's logbook recorded previous dual and solo flights, including a total of 28 solo landings prior to the incident.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Cessna 172R, registered SU-BQY. It was powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine and fitted with a McCauley fixed-pitch metal propeller (model IC235/LSA7570).
Meteorological Information
Weather conditions were reported as fine with no significant factors noted.
Communications and Flight Conduct
The pilot conducted standard circuit communications. The flight included touch-and-go landings. The incident occurred during a landing attempt.
Aerodrome Information
The aerodrome was used for circuit training. Specific runway details are not provided in the source.
Additional Findings
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the aircraft bounced. After the bounce, the nose wheel contacted the runway, leading to the heavy landing. The control wheel was pulled back, but the aircraft continued to bounce. Subsequent touches resulted in the nose wheel collapsing and the aircraft coming to a stop on the runway.