Investigation number
199304066
Occurrence date
State
South Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Wheels up landing
Occurrence category
Accident
The aircraft entered the circuit for a landing on runway 07. On final approach the pilot's vision was affected by sunglare so he diverted for an approach to runway 36. Because of this distraction in the circuit area the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear, and landed 'wheels up'.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-30
Registration
VH-WJD
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Mildura VIC
Destination
Renmark SA
Damage
Substantial