Summary
The pilot was carrying out circuit and landing practice. On the third landing the aircraft was landed with the landing gear retracted. The pilot stated that he did not recall lowering the gear on the downwind leg and was distracted during the final approach. He did not complete the final approach check, which included a check that the landing gear was down, and reports that he mistook the gear warning horn for the stall warning horn when he closed the throttle just prior to touchdown. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198702434 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 31/10/1987 |
| Location | Wollongong |
| Report release date | 20/11/1987 |
| 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 | 421 |
| Registration | N8410G |
| Serial number | N/K |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Wollongong NSW |
| Destination | Wollongong NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |