Investigation number
199504192
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
The nose landing gear failed to extend when the gear was selected down for landing at Weipa. Several unsuccessful attempts were then made to extend the gear using the manual emergency extension. Later the nose landing gear collapsed during the landing roll when the pilot was forced to land with the nose gear in the unlocked position. All five persons on board were able to exit the aircraft safely. The aircraft sustained damage to both propellers and the forward underside of the aircraft in the incident.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
310R
Registration
VH-HEC
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Aurukun QLD
Destination
Weipa QlD
Damage
Substantial