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July 31, 2014 · Piper PA-44-180 · N216FW

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
July 31, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180 (1979)
Tail Number
N216FW
Operator
Atp Aircraft 2
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
ERA14IA370

The two pilots, both of whom were flight instructors, were practicing a single-engine approach and landing when the incident occurred. Both pilots reported that all three landing gear position lights indicated that the landing gear were down and locked before landing, and the pilot flying described the landing as "normal." During the landing roll, the pilot not flying observed the landing gear position lights flicker, and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed. The airplane was subsequently placed on jacks, and the landing gear were cycled. The landing gear extended, locked, and retracted normally, and the flickering of the gear position lights could not be replicated.

NTSB Probable Cause

The nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

Full Narrative

On July 31, 2014, about 1430 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-44-180, N216FW, sustained minor damage during a nose landing gear collapse on landing roll at Cecil Airport (VQQ), Jacksonville, Florida. The two flight instructors onboard were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the instructional flight, which was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Both pilots provided statements, and their statements were consistent throughout. They were conducting a single-engine approach and landing when the event occurred. All three landing gear position lights indicated that the landing gear were down and locked prior to landing, and the pilot flying described the landing as "normal." During the landing roll, the second pilot observed the landing gear position lights flicker, and the nose landing gear subsequently collapsed. The pilots secured the airplane and egressed on the runway. Examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed minor damage to the airplane's nose cone and propeller blades. The airplane was placed on jacks and the landing gear was cycled. The landing gear extended, locked, and retracted normally, and the flickering of the gear position lights could not be replicated. The airplane was subsequently issued a ferry permit to return to its base for repairs.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCecil Airport (0nm)
Runway18L
Runway Length12503 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN216FW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorAtp Aircraft 2
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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