Navigation - Other involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 310R, VH-JOF, Badu Island, QLD on 2 November 1994

The pilot reported that on final approach, he noticed that the runway surface appeared uneven and unsuitable for landing, so he conducted an overshoot. During this manoeuvre, the left main gear struck the ground or an object. The pilot retracted the landing gear and diverted to Horn Island. The left main gear collapsed on landing. The runway at Badu Island had been closed for maintenance. The strip and windsock were appropriately marked. Badu Island airstrip is not a licenced aerodrome and as such a NOTAM regarding works in progress was not issued. The local council reported that it notified the regular operators who serviced the island. However, the operator involved in this occurrence was not aware that the strip was closed.