Piper PA 30 B, VH-UOY, Armidale NSW, 14 June 1985

198502541

Summary

The aircraft entered the circuit in preparation for a practice single engine landing. The gear was selected down, however neither pilot checked that the gear-down light illuminated. The aircraft was landed with the gear retracted and the pilots reported that they then noticed that the gear motor circuit breaker had popped. The circuit breaker had probably popped during the previous retraction cycle. During the approach the pilot under instruction was concentrating on handling the asymmetric situation, while the instructor was closely monitoring the airspeed and the handling techniques being employed. During the landing flare the gear up warning horn operated, but its sound was masked by the louder tone of the stall warning.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198502541
Occurrence date 14/06/1985
Location Armidale
Report release date 01/11/1985
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 Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-30
Registration VH-UOY
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Armidale NSW
Destination Armidale NSW
Damage Substantial