Wheels up landing involving a Cessna 210L, VH-BIL, Boigu Island, Queensland, on 11 October 1993

199303186

Summary

The aircraft was being landed in a crosswind by a pilot undergoing a check by the operator. It bounced three times, and the pilot decided to go around. After lift-off, as the landing gear was retracting, the pilot reported that the aircraft was affected by windshear and touched down again. The aircraft came to rest on the runway.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199303186
Occurrence date 11/10/1993
Location Boigu Island
State Queensland
Report release date 28/06/1994
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 210L
Registration VH-BIL
Sector Piston
Departure point Saibai Island QLD
Destination Boigu Island QLD
Damage Substantial