Summary
The pilots DEPARTURE from Shute Harbour aerodrome had been delayed and he was running late for his arrival at Hayman Island. During the short flight he noticed that the cruising indicated airspeed was slightly less than normal, but attributed this to the possibility of water in the pitot system, a problem that he had encountered the previous day in another aircraft. On touchdown for the water landing, the pilot realised that the wheels were still extended. He attempted to prevent the floats digging in but the left wing struck the water before the aircraft came to rest.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198703493 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 13/08/1987 |
| Location | Hayman Island |
| Report release date | 24/08/1987 |
| 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 | De Havilland Canada/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada |
|---|---|
| Model | DHC-2 |
| Registration | VH-HQE |
| Serial number | 298 |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Shute Harbour QLD |
| Destination | Hayman Island QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |