Piper PA-31-T, VH-TNP, Bathurst, New South Wales, on 19 February 1990

199001967

Summary

Circumstances:

The aircraft was being flown for the purpose of endorsing the pilot-under-training. The upper Airwork had been completed and a flapless approach and touch and go landing was to be the final circuit sequence. On the downwind leg the instructor pilot called out the pre-landing checklist, which was apparently complied with by the pilot-under training. At about this time the pilot-under-training was also involved with obtaining an onwards airways clearance through Flight Service. The aircraft was flared normally but settled onto the runway with the landing gear retracted. The landing gear selector was found to have been in the up position. The pilot-in-command said the landing gear warning horn was not heard prior to touchdown.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199001967
Occurrence date 19/02/1990
Location Bathurst
State New South Wales
Report release date 12/03/1990
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 Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-31
Registration VH-TNP
Serial number 31T-7920026
Sector Piston
Operation type Flying Training
Departure point Bathurst NSW
Destination Bathurst NSW
Damage Substantial