Accident Overview
On 3 May 2002, at 1011Z, a Mooney M20K aircraft (registration ZS-LEW) was involved in a gear-up landing on Runway 06R at Lanseria Airport. The sole occupant, the pilot, was not injured. The aircraft was operating under private operation with the pilot holding a commercial license and a total of 1,146 flying hours, including 541 hours on type.
Sequence of Events
The pilot was conducting simulated ILS approaches. After the first approach, incoming IFR traffic prevented an immediate return to the beacon. Consequently, the pilot performed two touch-and-go landings. On the subsequent circuit, she delayed lowering the undercarriage, hoping to return to the beacon. Air traffic control requested that she make room for two departing aircraft before turning base. The pilot's focus was on the departing aircraft. During the base turn, ATC instructed her to change to Runway 06R and warned of traffic on final approach to that runway. She looked for the traffic and re-planned her approach by applying power to land on Runway 06R.
Aircraft and Maintenance
The aircraft was maintained as prescribed. The next mandatory periodic inspection (MPI) was due on 13 February 2003 or at 1,878 flying hours, whichever occurred first. The aircraft had been operated for 6 hours since the last MPI. No defects or abnormalities were reported prior to the accident.
Weather and Conditions
Meteorological conditions were reported as fine.
Findings and Probable Cause
The pilot neglected to lower the undercarriage prior to landing.