Summary
The pilot reported that he lowered the gear on the downwind leg of the circuit and the green light illuminated, indicating the gear was fully down and locked. The remainder of the landing checks were completed before turning base. A gentle touchdown on the main gear was made on the threshold of runway 15. As the nosewheel was lowered onto the runway, the operating lever came out of the lock and the gear retracted.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199601986 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 30/06/1996 |
| Location | Emerald Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 04/10/1996 |
| 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 | Mooney Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | M20C |
| Registration | VH-RKF |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Dysart |
| Destination | Emerald |
| Damage | Substantial |