Investigation: 198903776 - Piper PA24-260, VH-RUS, Bundaberg QLD, 19 May 1989

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On final approach, the pilot observed that the single gear down light (green) was illuminated. Following a smooth touchdown near the threshold, the aircraft rolled along for about 150 metres before the pilot noticed the left side of the aircraft had settled lower than normal. Suddenly the aircraft veered uncontrollably to the left and struck a T-vasis light box before coming to rest with the main gear partially collapsed. Post flight inspection revealed that the main landing gear had not been fully extended. Examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of pre-existing failure or damage. The gear collapse was evidently the result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the system. This had allowed the gear down light to be illuminated when the maingear had not been locked in the overcentre position.

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General details
Date:	19 May 1989	Investigation status:	Completed
Time:	1515	Investigation type:	Occurrence Investigation
Location:	Bundaberg	Occurrence type:	Wheels up landing
State:	Queensland	Occurrence class:	Operational
Release date:	07 February 1990	Occurrence category:	Accident
Report status:	Final	Highest injury level:	None

Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer:	Piper Aircraft Corp
Aircraft model:	PA-24
Aircraft registration:	VH-RUS
Serial number:	24-4287
Type of operation:	Private
Damage to aircraft:	Substantial
Departure point:	Bundaberg QLD
Departure time:	1500
Destination:	Approved for Release: 7 February 1990