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September 26, 2021 · Piper PA-31-350 NO Series · N3VM
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-31-350 NO Series (1973)
Tail Number
N3VM
Operator
Aztec Worldwide Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA048
The pilot reported that after a normal approach and landing, during the landing roll after about 5 to 6 seconds, the left main landing gear collapsed. He immediately pulled the mixtures to idle-cut-off, the left wing contacted the runway, and the airplane skidded into the grass to the left of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that he observed three gear down green indications prior to landing. Postaccident examination of the landing gear system and functional tests found that the nose and main landing gear system functioned normally, and in addition, the three green indicator lights functioned normally. The investigation was unable to duplicate any fault or discover any anomaly with the landing gear system.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Unknown/Not determined
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after a normal approach and landing, during the landing roll after about 5 to 6 seconds, the left main landing gear collapsed. He immediately pulled the mixtures to idle-cut-off, the left wing contacted the runway, and the airplane skidded into the grass to the left of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that he observed three gear down green indications prior to landing. Postaccident examination of the landing gear system and functional tests found that the nose and main landing gear system functioned normally, and in addition, the three green indicator lights functioned normally. The investigation was unable to duplicate any fault or discover any anomaly with the landing gear system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:25 EDT
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Executive (0.1nm WNW)
Runway09/2
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-31-350 NO Series
Tail NumberN3VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAztec Worldwide Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-J2BD · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · TIO-540-J2BD · Reciprocating · 350
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC