Airframe event involving a Piper PA-31-350, VH-XLB, Young Aerodrome, New South Wales, on 8 July 1998

199802614

Summary

When the landing gear was selected up after takeoff, the right main landing gear failed to retract. The pilot in command then diverted to Cootamundra where a normal landing was carried out. The investigation is continuing.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199802614
Occurrence date 08/07/1998
Location Young Aerodrome
State New South Wales
Report release date 05/08/1998
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Incident

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-31-350
Registration VH-XLB
Sector Piston
Departure point Young NSW
Destination Cowra NSW
Damage Nil