Summary
On selecting gear down at 130 kts, two loud bangs were heard from the vicinity of the right hand wing root. The nose gear down indicator light was illuminated but no lights were present for the main gear and the landing gear motor was still running. Emergency extension procedures were carried out with no change to the indications. On landing, the left main gear collapsed.
Engineering examination has not been able to determine the cause of the landing gear failure.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199301161 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/04/1993 |
| Location | Townsville |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 19/10/1993 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wheels up landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 402B |
| Registration | VH-USV |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Kidston QLD |
| Destination | Townsville QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |