Aircraft and Flight Details
On 31 July 2021, at approximately 08:30 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T aircraft, registration LZ-TLU, operated by Victoria White EOOD of Bulgaria, departed from Vojka Airport, Stara Pazova municipality, on a technical ferry flight intended for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. The flight was planned as a fuel stop before continuing to Podgorica, Montenegro.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after departure, the pilot noticed that the GNS 430 transceiver No. 1 had failed, resulting in loss of transmission communication. After a few minutes, the second GNS 430 transceiver also failed. The pilot used a mobile phone to contact air traffic control at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, informing them of the communication failures and his intention to return to Vojka Airport.
While turning back towards Vojka, the aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power, causing all instruments to go blank. During the approach, the pilot extended flaps and landing gear according to the checklist but did not receive a green indicator light for gear down. He visually confirmed the nose gear was extended via the mirror on the left engine.
The pilot landed on the beginning of the runway at Vojka Airport. At the moment of touchdown, the aircraft "sank" as the landing gear retracted. Propeller blades of both engines struck the ground, and the aircraft slid on its lower fuselage before coming to a stop. The pilot then shut down the magnetos, fuel supply, battery, and alternator, and evacuated the aircraft. He subsequently notified air traffic control and the aircraft owner.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to the propeller blades of both engines, the nose gear door skin and structure, the lower fuselage skin, and the step for entry was broken. The landing gear collapse occurred upon touchdown.
Weather Conditions
Weather was favorable with wind from 260° at up to 9 knots, clear skies, visibility over 10 km, temperature 29°C, QNH 1010 hPa, and no significant changes forecast.