Piper PA-28-R200, VH-CEB, Nowra, New South Wales, on 15 October 1990

199002014

Summary

Circumstances:

The aircraft was making a landing approach to runway 03. The pilot reported that the left main gear was indicating an unsafe condition and carried out an overshoot. System checks were carried out without success. An attempt was made to extend the landing gear with the emergency extension system, but the left main gear continued to indicate an unsafe condition. Two flypasts were carried out and the Tower reported the landing gear appeared to be extended normally. With the airport emergency services standing by the aircraft made a normal approach. Shortly after touchdown the left gear collapsed resulting in the aircraft slewing left and departing the runway. The pilot reported that a subsequent examination revealed low hydraulic system pressure may have been a factor in the failure of the landing gear to extend normally.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 199002014
Occurrence date 15/10/1990
Location Nowra
State New South Wales
Report release date 22/11/1990
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Aviation occurrence category Wheels up landing
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Corp
Model PA-28
Registration VH-CEB
Serial number 28R-35008
Sector Piston
Operation type Private
Departure point Williamtown NSW
Destination Nowra NSW
Damage Substantial