Summary
The aircraft was cruising 1000 feet above ground level, to remain clear of cloud, when the windscreen was suddenly covered with oil. The pilot transmitted a MAYDAY call and attempted to make a forced landing on the Great Eastern Highway.
During an attempt to expedite the landing, because of approaching traffic, the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and the aircraft touched down with the landing gear retracted before skidding off the road and into the bush. The oil had been released through an unsecured oil filler cap.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302559 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/08/1993 |
| Location | 74 km west of Kalgoorlie |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 14/10/1993 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-28R-201T |
| Registration | VH-PWX |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Kalgoorlie WA |
| Destination | Jandakot WA |
| Damage | Substantial |