Investigation number
198401431
Occurrence date
Location
Moruya
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
Following a normal circuit, the aircraft touched down with the landing gear doors open and the gear partly extended. The gear collapsed as the aircraft slid to a halt on its under-surface. The pilot had diverted so that a telephone call could be made and he decided to land well down the runway to save time taxying. He forgot to select the gear down until immediately prior to touchdown.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
310
Registration
VH-FFA
Operation type
Charter
Departure point
Sydney NSW
Departure time
1058
Destination
Merimbula NSW
Damage
Substantial