Summary
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.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198401431 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 27/12/1984 |
| Location | Moruya |
| Report release date | 27/05/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wheels up landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 310 |
| Registration | VH-FFA |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Sydney NSW |
| Destination | Merimbula NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |