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February 20, 2009 · Piper PA-24-260 · N8816P
Lincoln, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N8816P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA120
The pilot reported that during departure on a local night flight, the airplane's door popped open. He turned to downwind and attempted to close the door. While on downwind, the airport's pilot activated runway lights turned off. The pilot then had to reactivate the runway lights and he landed the airplane without extending the landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane caught fire and was consumed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during departure on a local night flight, the airplane's door popped open. He turned to downwind and attempted to close the door. While on downwind, the airport's pilot activated runway lights turned off. The pilot then had to reactivate the runway lights and he landed the airplane without extending the landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane caught fire and was consumed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 PST
Nearest AirportLincoln Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN8816P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 43 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC