Investigation number
199403323
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident
The aircraft had completed four uneventful takeoffs and landings. A short field takeoff was then carried out. The landing gear was retracted and a procedure turn executed at 500 feet. On completion of the turn, landing flap was selected and the prelanding checks initiated. The pilot reported that he became preoccupied with flying the aircraft accurately and overlooked selecting and checking that the landing gear was down. This was not realised until the throttle was reduced to idle on entering the flare. The aircraft settled onto the runway with the landing gear retracted and the gear warning sounding.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-28R-180
Registration
VH-PFB
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Yass NSW
Destination
Yass NSW
Damage
Substantial