Piper PA-32R-301 Emergency Landing at Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez

Incident Overview and Flight Details On September 24, 2021, a Piper Aircraft PA-32R-301, operated by an air club, took off from Aeródromo Eulogio Sánchez (SCTB) in La Reina, Chile, for a local recreational flight. The aircraft, manufactured in 1981 with serial number 32R-8113078, was powered by a Lycoming IO-540-K1G5D engine and equipped with a Hartzell HC-C3YR-1RF propeller. The pilot, a 62-year-old Chilean holding a private pilot license, was accompanied by one passenger. ## Emergency Landing Sequence During the approach for landing, the pilot observed that the green indicator light for the nose landing gear did not illuminate after lowering the gear. After attempting the normal gear up-and-down procedure without success, the pilot requested a low pass from air traffic control. The controller confirmed the nose gear was in an abnormal position, not fully extended. The pilot then declared an emergency and executed an emergency landing procedure from the flight manual, ultimately landing on the main wheels of runway 19. ## Damage and Safety Outcomes The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage to the nose landing gear, including worn nose gear doors, a deformed actuator cylinder rod end, and a jammed articulation mechanism. The engine exhaust pipes and three propeller blades also showed wear. No other damage was reported. The investigation was conducted in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and Chilean regulations, focusing on safety prevention.