Wheels up landing involving a Cessna 310R, VH-HEC, Weipa Aerodrome, Queensland, on 8 December 1995

199504192

Summary

The nose landing gear failed to extend when the gear was selected down for landing at Weipa. Several unsuccessful attempts were then made to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension. Later the nose landing gear collapsed during the landing roll when the pilot was forced to land with the nose gear in the unlocked position. All five persons on board were able to exit the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage to both propellers and the forward underside of the aircraft in the incident.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199504192
Occurrence date 08/12/1995
Location Weipa Aerodrome
State Queensland
Report release date 15/12/1995
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 310R
Registration VH-HEC
Sector Piston
Operation type Charter
Departure point Aurukun QLD
Destination Weipa QlD
Damage Substantial