Piper Aircraft Corporation PA31-350, VH-TAS

200303924

Summary

The ATSB commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an accident involving a Piper Aircraft Corporation PA31-350 aircraft, registered VH-TAS, at Canberra Airport, ACT, on 12 Sep 2003, in which the aircraft landed on runway 30 with the landing gear in the retracted position. After attending the accident site and assessing initial information, a decision was made that there would be limited safety benefit in continuing the investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 200303924
Occurrence date 21/09/2003
Location Canberra Airport
Report release date 21/10/2003
Report status Discontinued
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Discontinued
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wheels up landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-31
Registration VH-TAS
Operation type Air Transport Low Capacity
Departure point Williamtown, NSW
Destination Canberra, ACT
Damage Substantial