Investigation number
198400009
Occurrence date
Location
Redcliffe
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident
Highest injury level
None
The pilot reported that prior to touchdown all gear down indications were normal. Shortly after touchdown the right gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest on the right wing tip, 6 metres from the edge of the runway. A subsequent inspection found that the right gear collapsed because it failed to lock overcentre. This was probably caused by the inadequate lubrication of the landing gear system.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Mooney Aircraft Corp
Model
M20
Registration
VH-ERS
Operation type
Private
Departure point
Redcliffe QLD
Departure time
0820
Destination
Redcliffe QLD
Damage
Substantial