Summary
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that after conducting a local joy flight, he had intended to do one touch and go landing, a circuit, and a full stop landing. He stated that just as he was commencing his prelanding checks, he became concerned that one of his passengers, a small child, may have been feeling ill. He then turned around to see if the child was all right, and as a result, forgot to lower the gear. He stated that he did not realise his mistake until he heard the sound of the flaps scraping on the runway.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199003120 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 19/12/1990 |
| Location | Bundaberg |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 05/04/1991 |
| 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 | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 35 |
| Registration | VH-AYU |
| Serial number | D-6134 |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Bundaberg QLD |
| Destination | Bundaberg QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |