Summary
At about 40 kts during the take-off run the nose of the aircraft lifted off the runway and then sank, allowing the propeller to strike the runway. The aircraft skidded to a stop with the landing gear partly retracted. The pilot then noticed that the landing gear lever was in the "up" position. The pilot stated that he had not selected the landing gear up during the take-off run and was unsure of the lever position prior to commencing the take-off.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199302907 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/09/1993 |
| Location | Gove |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 29/03/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Ground strike, Incorrect configuration |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 210M |
| Registration | VH-AQH |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Gove NT |
| Destination | Lake Evella NT |
| Damage | Substantial |