Investigation number
199601286
Occurrence date
State
Western Australia
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Accident

On arrival overhead, the pilot observed sheep on the flight strip. He made two low passes in an attempt to clear the sheep. During the third pass the remaining sheep cleared the runway so the pilot decided to discontinue the pass and make a straight in approach for a landing. The pilot did not complete his pre-landing checks and the landing gear was not lowered. The landing gear warning horn did not sound during the approach, possibly because of a higher than normal power setting. The aircraft was landed with the landing gear retracted. The pilot reported that he was distracted by the need to chase the sheep of the strip and he forgot to lower the gear.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
210L
Registration
VH-BBN
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Karratha WA
Destination
Moora WA
Damage
Substantial