Summary
The pilot reported that he obtained a safe landing gear indication prior to landing. During the landing roll the right landing gear collapsed. The aircraft slewed to the right and the left and nose landing gear collapsed. There were no injuries. Subsequent investigation revealed that the landing gear extension mechanism was worn and out of adjustment. This was preventing the over centre downlock on the right main gear from positively locking the gear in the down position.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199702914 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/09/1997 |
| Location | Lismore Aerodrome |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 10/10/1997 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Wheels up landing |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | PA-30 |
| Registration | VH-RBT |
| Sector | Piston |
| Departure point | Lismore, NSW |
| Destination | Lismore, NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |