History of Flight
The student pilot, accompanied by an instructor, departed Rand Aerodrome for a dual circuit training flight in a Tecnam P92-S-Echo (registration ZU-ECL). After completing two circuits, she landed uneventfully on Runway 35, and the instructor disembarked. The pilot then took off for a solo consolidation training flight. After four circuits, Air Traffic Control cleared her to land on Runway 35 for the completion of her fifth solo circuit.
During landing, the aircraft bounced on the runway. The pilot corrected by pushing the nose forward, which increased the bouncing momentum and led to a loss of directional control. The aircraft veered off the runway to the left onto the grass, where the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft came to rest approximately five metres from the runway's edge. The pilot sustained no injuries.
Injuries to Persons
No injuries were reported. The pilot was the sole occupant.
Damage to Aircraft
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right-hand wingtip and the propeller. The nose landing gear was broken.
Personnel Information
The pilot, a 22-year-old female, held a valid student pilot licence with the aircraft type endorsed. She had 77.7 total flying hours, all on type. No previous accidents were recorded.
Meteorological Information
Weather conditions were reported as fine. Surface wind was 310° at 6 knots, temperature 25°C, and CAVOK conditions prevailed.
Wreckage and Impact Information
The approach was uneventful. On landing Runway 35, the aircraft bounced before veering left onto the grass, where the nose gear collapsed. The right wingtip contacted the ground, and the aircraft came to rest about five metres from the runway edge. Substantial damage occurred to the right wingtip, nose landing gear, and propeller.