Summary
The instructor pilot reported that IFR recency training was being conducted with an experienced airline pilot. During a circling approach in the Caloundra circling area following an instrument approach at Maroochydore, the heavy workload generated by the procedures and additional IFR traffic in the area distracted both pilots and resulted in failure to lower the gear before landing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199600059 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/01/1996 |
| Location | Caloundra (ALA) |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 03/04/1996 |
| 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 | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 58 |
| Registration | VH-FMR |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Flying Training |
| Departure point | Caloundra QLD |
| Destination | Caloundra QLD |
| Damage | Substantial |