Summary
The pilot reported that he was conducting circuit practice. Another aircraft was also in the circuit and flew an unusually long and wide downwind and base leg pattern. This distracted the pilot, and he landed the aircraft with the landing gear retracted.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199800674 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/03/1998 |
| Location | Mount Isa Aerodrome |
| State | Queensland |
| Report release date | 09/03/1998 |
| 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 | 177RG |
| Registration | VH-EYS |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Mount Isa Qld |
| Destination | Mount Isa Qld |
| Damage | Substantial |