Investigation number
199301161
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident

On selecting gear down at 130 kts, two loud bangs were heard from the vicinity of the right hand wing root. The nosegear down indicator light was illuminated but no lights were present for the maingear and the landing gear motor was still running. Emergency extension procedures were carried out with no change to the indications. On landing, the left main gear collapsed. Engineering examination has not been able to determine the cause of the landing gear failure.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
402B
Registration
VH-USV
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Kidston QLD
Destination
Townsville QLD
Damage
Substantial