Summary
The aircraft entered the circuit for a landing on runway 07. On final approach the pilot's vision was affected by sun glare so he diverted for an approach to runway 36. Because of this distraction in the circuit area the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear and landed 'wheels up'.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199304066 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 10/12/1993 |
| Location | Renmark |
| State | South Australia |
| Report release date | 14/06/1994 |
| 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 | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-30 |
| Registration | VH-WJD |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Mildura VIC |
| Destination | Renmark SA |
| Damage | Substantial |