Investigation number
199301729
Occurrence date
State
Tasmania
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Wheels up landing
Occurrence class
Incident

During the landing roll the right landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that the indication was that the gear was locked down prior to the landing gear collapse. Prior to this flight the aircraft had undergone maintenance which included some work on the right main landing gear. While damage to the components of the collapsed gear precluded assessment of the downlock switch settings, it is likely that incorrect adjustment of the switch allowed the hydraulic power pack to be switched off before the right main gear was properly down and locked. As a consequence, it is probable that the aircraft was landed with the right main gear not locked down, although the cockpit indication was that the gear was locked down.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Piper Aircraft Corp
Model
PA-31-350
Registration
VH-KIJ
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Moorabbin VIC
Destination
King Island TAS
Damage
Minor