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February 4, 2010 · Piper PA-31T · N723JP

Columbia, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Columbia, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-31T
Tail Number
N723JP
Operator
Missouri Forge
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA116

The pilot reported that the accident occurred during landing at the destination airport under visual weather conditions and light winds. He stated that upon landing, the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the runway. The airplane subsequently departed the runway pavement and came to rest about mid-field in the grass adjacent to the runway. It had rotated about 180 degrees and was oriented on an approximately reciprocal heading. The right main landing gear also collapsed during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that verifying the landing gear indications was normally part of his before-landing procedure; however, he could not specifically recall observing three green indications prior to the accident. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the lower fuselage in the vicinity of the cabin entry door. In addition, the inboard landing gear doors exhibited crushing damage consistent with the landing gear being in transit at the time of contact with the runway. The inboard landing gear doors open when the gear is in transit and close after the gear extension sequence is complete. Recorded winds at the time of the accident were 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the accident occurred during landing at the intended destination airport under visual weather conditions and light winds. He stated that upon landing, the left main landing gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the runway. The airplane subsequently departed the runway pavement and came to rest about mid-field in the grass adjacent to the runway. It had rotated about 180 degrees and was oriented on an approximately reciprocal heading. The right main landing gear also collapsed during the accident sequence. The pilot stated that verifying the landing gear indications was normally part of his before landing procedure. However, he could not specifically recall observing three green indications prior to the accident. A post accident examination revealed substantial damage to the lower fuselage in the vicinity of the cabin entry door. In addition, the inboard landing gear doors exhibited crushing damage consistent with the landing gear being in transit at the time of contact with the runway. The inboard landing gear doors open when the gear is in transit and close after the gear extension sequence is complete. Recorded winds at the time of the accident were 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:43 CST
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (1nm)
Runway02
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-31T
Tail NumberN723JP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMissouri Forge
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsU/A Canada · PT6A SERIES · Turboprop · 715 | U/A Canada · PT6A SERIES · Turboprop · 715
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 8 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 23 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data