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November 21, 2008 · Piper Aerostar 6 · N3640D

Middletown, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Middletown, OH
Aircraft
Piper Aerostar 6
Tail Number
N3640D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA119

The pilot stated that after an uneventful flight, he entered the traffic pattern at the destination airport. He extended the landing gear as the airplane was crossing mid-field on downwind for runway 23 (6,100 feet by 100 feet, asphalt). There was a right quartering headwind for landing. The pilot noted that he was focused on maintaining airspeed and establishing the proper crosswind landing attitude. As a result, he failed to check the landing gear position lights in order to verify that the gear was down and locked. After landing, the left main landing gear collapsed, followed by the right main landing gear. The airplane skidded to the left and came to rest in the grassy area adjacent to the runway. The pilot noted that the cockpit landing gear lever provided resistance although it was not fully in the down position. He added that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear selector-Incorrect use/operation - F

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that after an uneventful flight, he entered the traffic pattern at the destination airport. He extended the landing gear as the airplane was crossing mid-field on downwind for runway 23 (6,100 feet by 100 feet, asphalt). There was a right quartering headwind for landing. The pilot noted he was focused on maintaining airspeed and establishing the proper crosswind landing attitude. As a result, he failed to check the landing gear position lights in order to verify that the gear was down and locked. After landing, the left main landing gear collapsed, followed by the right main landing gear. The airplane skidded to the left and came to rest in the grass area adjacent to the runway. The pilot noted the cockpit landing gear lever provided resistance although it was not fully in the down position. He added that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:34 EST
Nearest AirportHook Field Municipal (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length6100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper Aerostar 6
Tail NumberN3640D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300 | Lycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 10 C
Altimeter30.47 inHg
Observation Time18:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data