Summary
The pilot reported that he checked for a green light after lowering the gear for landing in the circuit area. During the landing, the left gear collapsed. The pilot noted that the light was still green.
The aircraft had just come out of maintenance which included changing the left gear oleo. It had completed two take-offs and one landing prior to the accident.
The tension on the gear uplock roller was found to be out of adjustment. This prevented the gear from releasing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199501451 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 16/05/1995 |
| Location | Marble Bar |
| State | Western Australia |
| Report release date | 17/08/1995 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Beech Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | E55 |
| Registration | VH-FIT |
| Sector | Piston |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Port Hedland WA |
| Destination | Marble Bar WA |
| Damage | Substantial |