Investigation number
199402373
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident

On entering the circuit, the pilot attempted to cancel his sarwatch but could not contact flight service on the aircraft's VHF radio. He attempted to relay the request through another aircraft but this was also unsuccessful. The pilot then transferred to HF radio and was able to cancel sarwatch. During this period, the pilot was also communicating with other circuit traffic. These distractions led to him forgetting to extend the landing gear and the aircraft landed wheels-up.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Beech Aircraft Corp
Model
58
Registration
VH-EZN
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Townsville
Destination
Bowen
Damage
Substantial