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May 31, 1982 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N8584N
Hillsboro, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1982
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N8584N
Operator
Psu Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA82DA081
ON TOUCHDOWN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. NO GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WAS OBSERVED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT MADE NO ATTEMPT TO GO AROUND, RECYCLE THE GEAR, OR OTHER LANDING GEAR MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES. A RETRACTION CHECK AFTER THE ACCIDENT SHOWED THE "DOWN LOCK HOOK" FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO ENGAGE.
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ON TOUCHDOWN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED. NO GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WAS OBSERVED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT MADE NO ATTEMPT TO GO AROUND, RECYCLE THE GEAR, OR OTHER LANDING GEAR MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES. A RETRACTION CHECK AFTER THE ACCIDENT SHOWED THE "DOWN LOCK HOOK" FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO ENGAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHillsboro (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length4049 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN8584N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPsu Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-CLC · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 4 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:52