Investigation number
198400042
Occurrence date
Location
Emerald
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
After take-off the pilot noticed that the airspeed indicator was fluctuating between 40 and 60 knots irrespective of the aircraft's actual speed. He elected to land again but, with his attention directed towards the faulty airspeed indicator, he forgot to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown. Although no fault was subsequently found with the airspeed indicating system, it was probable that a partial blockage of the pitot tube had occurred. The pilot was relatively inexperienced on the aircraft type and had not previously flown this particular aircraft .
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
33
Registration
VH-ENU
Operation type
Business
Departure point
Emerald QLD
Departure time
1130
Destination
Mackay QLD
Damage
Substantial