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September 12, 2010 · Piper PA46-310P · N24WW

Farmington, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Farmington, NM
Aircraft
Piper PA46-310P
Tail Number
N24WW
Operator
Avionta
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA533

The pilot was landing after completing a practice instrument landing system approach in bright day conditions. The pilot reported that he extended the landing gear and flaps when he was about three miles from the airport. The airplane crossed the threshold of the runway and was just about to touch down when the pilot noticed that the landing gear green indicator lights appeared not to be illuminated. The pilot applied full throttle and immediately raised the landing gear and flaps. During the go-around attempt the airplane settled and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot held full power and a nose-high attitude as the airspeed decreased. The airplane struck obstructions on the side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. It then came to rest upright approximately halfway down the length of the runway. An inspection of the aircraft systems by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the cockpit lighting dimmer switch, which controlled the illumination intensity of the landing gear lights, was set to the “Night Dim” position.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear and the flaps during landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent dimming of the cockpit lighting, resulting in a perceived unsafe gear configuration.

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing at mid-day in bright sunny conditions after completing a practice instrument landing system (ILS) approach. The pilot reported that he extended the landing gear and flaps when he was about three miles from the airport. The airplane crossed the threshold of the runway and was just about to touchdown when he noticed that the landing gear green indicator lights appeared not to be illuminated. The pilot went to full throttle, and immediately raised the landing gear and flaps. During the go-around attempt the airplane settled and the propeller struck the runway. The pilot held full power and a nose high attitude as the airspeed decreased. The airplane struck obstructions on the side of the runway and came to rest upright approximately 3,000 feet down the 6,704 foot long runway. There was substantial damage to the left wing. The solo pilot was not injured. An inspection of the aircraft systems by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the cockpit lighting dimmer switch was set to the “Night Dim” position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:04 MDT
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length6704 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA46-310P
Tail NumberN24WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAvionta
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO 520 Seri · Reciprocating
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time18:02
Weather SourceWFAC

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