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May 11, 2007 · Piper PA-24 · N8170P

Eugene, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Eugene, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA-24
Tail Number
N8170P
Operator
Eric S Hyde
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX07LA158

As he approached the destination airport, the pilot placed the landing gear selector in the down position, but the gear initially did not extend. He reset the electric gear motor's circuit breaker and the gear extended. The pilot stated that he observed illumination of the landing gear's green position light, and believed that the gear was locked in the down position. The pilot made a normal touchdown, however, seconds later the gear collapsed. An examination of the landing gear extension system revealed it functioned properly when manually extended. Because of impact damage, the gear system could not be electrically operated during the examination. The reason for the gear's failure to fully extend to the locked down position was not determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

Collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On May 11, 2007, about 1615 Pacific daylight time a Piper PA-24, N8170P, experienced the collapse of its landing gear during rollout on runway 34 at Eugene, Oregon. As the airplane slid to a stop, bulkheads were bent and the firewall was deformed. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the commercial pilot nor the three passengers were injured during the personal flight in the airplane, which the pilot owned and operated. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, and it originated from Santa Rosa, California, about 1345. According to the pilot, approaching the destination airport he attempted to extend the landing gear. When he moved the landing gear control to the down position, the gear did not extend. In an attempt to rectify the situation the pilot cycled the gear handle again, but the gear did not extend. The pilot further reported that he observed the airplane's generator was producing current. The pilot pulled and reset the landing gear circuit breaker, and again attempted to extend the gear. This time, the gear extended and the single green gear down light illuminated. The pilot opined that the gear was down and locked, and he proceeded to land. The touchdown was uneventful. However, after a couple of seconds the gear collapsed. The airplane's landing gear extension system was subsequently examined under the direction of the National Transportation Safety Board investigator. According to the Chief Inspector, Flightcraft, Eugene, due to impact damage of the landing gear actuator aft mount, the landing gear could not be operated with electric power. The airplane's master switch was turned on, and no panel anomalies were observed. Each landing gear was then manually retracted and extended three times. Each time, when extended, the gear locked down over center, and a green down and locked light indication occurred. The gear motor was electrically activated, and the motor sounded normal. The reason for the gear's failure to fully extend to the locked down position was not ascertained.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 PDT
Nearest AirportMahlon Sweet Field (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length8009 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-24
Tail NumberN8170P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEric S Hyde
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-540-A1C5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 16 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time22:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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