Beech V35, VH-CFK, Binjour, 16 km NW of Gayndah QLD, 26 February 1984

198400008

Summary

The pilot had not flown for some time and was practicing circuits with her husband who was also a pilot. On downwind, her pre-landing checks were interrupted by a radio call. The aircraft was subsequently landed with the gear retracted. The gear warning horn was not serviceable prior to the flight. After the aircraft was established on final the pilot's husband commenced to stow the headsets and other loose items which were in the cockpit. He did not monitor the approach and therefore did not notice that the pilot had omitted to lower the landing gear.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198400008
Occurrence date 26/02/1984
Location Binjour, 16 km NW of Gayndah
Report release date 05/09/1984
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 35
Registration VH-CFK
Operation type Private
Departure point Binjour QLD
Destination Binjour QLD
Damage Substantial