Wheels up landing involving a Cessna 210L, VH-PGX, Bankstown, New South Wales, on 19 May 1995

199501484

Summary

The pilot was conducting circuits and landings to gain additional experience on the aircraft type. He had already flown three circuits and had experienced some difficulty remaining behind slower traffic. On the fourth circuit, the Tower advised him to turn inside a slower aircraft ahead which caused a shortening of the downwind leg of the circuit.

Because of the number of aircraft operating in the circuit the pilot decided to discontinue the flight and advised the Tower he would make a "full stop" landing. However, due to the distraction of other traffic and concentrating on slowing the aircraft for landing, the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear.

The aircraft slid to a stop on runway 29 Left, sustaining damage to the underside and propeller.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199501484
Occurrence date 19/05/1995
Location Bankstown
State New South Wales
Report release date 28/08/1995
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wheels up landing
Occurrence class Accident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company
Model 210L
Registration VH-PGX
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Bankstown NSW
Destination Bankstown NSW
Damage Substantial