Wheels up landing involving a Cessna 210K, VH-PQY, Horn Island, Queensland, on 25 April 1995

199501242

Summary

When the pilot selected the landing gear down, only the nosewheel locked down. He then followed the landing gear emergency extension procedure. This resulted in the left main gear being locked down but the right gear remaining unlocked. After discussing the problem with his company, the pilot landed the aircraft with the nose gear locked and both main gear unlocked. During the landing, the fuselage underside was scraped and the left tailplane bent. An inspection revealed that a seal in the right main gear actuator had failed.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199501242
Occurrence date 25/04/1995
Location Horn Island
State Queensland
Report release date 26/07/1995
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 210K
Registration VH-PQY
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Unknown
Destination Unknown
Damage Substantial