Landing gear retraction incident during approach at Mount Gambier

No fatalities • Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia

An aircraft experienced a landing gear retraction incident during an approach to Mount Gambier in adverse weather conditions.

What happened

While performing an approach to Runway 18 at Mount Gambier under poor weather conditions, the aircraft made contact with the runway surface while the landing gear remained in the retracted position. During this sequence, the propellers struck the runway twice. Following these impacts, the pilot elected to execute a go-around.

The investigation

Investigators analyzed the progression of the event and the factors that led to the decision to perform a go-around. The examination focused on the circumstances surrounding the approach and the state of the aircraft's landing gear at the moment of touchdown.

Probable cause

The aircraft touched down on the runway with the landing gear in the retracted position during an approach in poor weather.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-12-08 Beech Aircraft Corp 200 accident near Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia?

An aircraft experienced a landing gear retraction incident during an approach to Mount Gambier in adverse weather conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-12-08 Beech Aircraft Corp 200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-12-08 involved a Beech Aircraft Corp 200, registration VH-ODI, operated by Desert-Air Safaris, at Mount Gambier Airport, South Australia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft touched down on the runway with the landing gear in the retracted position during an approach in poor weather.

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