Wheels up landing involving a Beech Aircraft Corp D95A, VH-FLM, Archerfield, Queensland, on 25 July 1993

199302256

Summary

The pilot was above his desired descent profile so he selected the landing gear down before entering the circuit area. On arrival in the circuit area, the radio became inoperative due to an electrical failure and the pilot was given a green light by the tower controller as a clearance to land. Shortly after the nosewheel contacted the runway, it collapsed, followed almost immediately by the right main landing gear collapsing.

The aircraft slewed right and came to rest off the sealed surface approximately 250 metres from the departure end of the runway. The pilot indicated that, although it was his habit to check the green landing gear light and the mechanical indicator after selecting the landing gear down and prior to landing, he could not recall whether he had done so on this occasion.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199302256
Occurrence date 25/07/1993
Location Archerfield
State Queensland
Report release date 30/10/1993
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 Beech Aircraft Corp
Model D95A
Registration VH-FLM
Sector Piston
Departure point Archerfield QLD
Destination Archerfield QLD
Damage Substantial