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 |