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August 12, 2013 · Griffith E/Boyd W E Lancair 360 · N15EG

Nucla, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Nucla, CO
Aircraft
Griffith E/Boyd W E Lancair 360
Tail Number
N15EG
Operator
Spina Leonard A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA488

The pilot stated that, shortly after departure for a cross-country flight, he noticed that the airplane's left main landing gear had not retracted. He cycled the landing gear two or three times, but he believed the left main landing gear remained down. After the last landing gear cycling, he reported that he saw three green lights, indicating that all three landing gear were in the down position, so he decided to land. Just after touchdown, the airplane slid to a stop. Although the pilot reported that the landing gear were extended and subsequently collapsed upon landing, examinations indicated that the gear were fully retracted upon touch down.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

On August 12, 2013, about 0700 mountain daylight time, a kit-built Lancair 360 airplane, N15EG, experienced a gear-up landing at the Hopkins Field Airport (KAIB) near Nucla, Colorado. The private rated pilot, sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that operated without a flight plan. The flight originated from KAIB prior to the accident. According to the pilot, after departure, he raised the airplane's landing gear and noticed that the left main gear had not retracted. He cycled the gear 2 or 3 times, but the left gear still appeared down. After the last cycling of the gear, he saw three green lights, indicating that all three landing gear were down and locked, so he decided to land. Just after touchdown and without warning, all three landing gear collapsed and the airplane slid to a stop off the right side of the runway. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, examined the airplane and reported that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The inspector added that based on the marks on the gear doors, it appeared the landing gear were in the retracted position during the landing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 MDT
Nearest AirportHopkins Field Airport (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftGriffith E/Boyd W E Lancair 360
Tail NumberN15EG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpina Leonard A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAma/Expr · UNKNOWN ENG · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time13:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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