Cessna 210-K, VH-ERH, Beverly Springs, Western Australia, on 11 January 1991

199100108

Summary

Circumstances:

The pilot reported that on arrival in the Beverley Springs area he had some problems contacting Flight Service on the high frequency radio. During this period, he planned to land on runway 34. However, he noticed there was no wind and that the aircraft was positioned to make a short circuit for runway 16 so he decided to land on this runway. Due to the problems with the radio and the sudden change of circuit direction, the pilot forgot to complete the down-wind checks and the aircraft landed wheels up. No gear warning horn was heard, but this may have been due to the higher-than-normal power setting maintained on finals.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199100108
Occurrence date 11/01/1991
Location Beverly Springs
State Western Australia
Report release date 10/05/1991
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wheels up landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 210
Registration VH-ERH
Serial number 21059394
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Derby WA
Destination Beverly Springs Airfield WA
Damage Substantial