Summary
The aircraft was landed at the destination strip with the gear up. No fault was found with the aircarft or its systems that could have contributed to the accident. The pilot reported that he carried out the downwind and pre-landing checks, both of which included a gear check, but he could not explain why he did not lower the gear.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198500135 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/05/1985 |
| Location | Dalwallinu |
| Report release date | 22/08/1985 |
| 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 | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | 55 |
| Registration | VH-KNE |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Carnamah WA |
| Destination | Dalwallinu WA |
| Damage | Substantial |