On October 7, 1983, a Piper PA-28R-201T (registration N36429) was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The landing gear was improperly rigged. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During landing, the right main gear retracted after ground personnel confirmed it appeared down. Investigation found improper rigging of the landing gear.
Incident Overview
While preparing to land, the pilot noticed that the green gear-down indicator light for the right main landing gear failed to illuminate. The pilot cycled the landing gear two or three times, but the light remained off. Ground personnel visually inspected the aircraft and reported that the right gear appeared to be in the down position.
Landing and Gear Retraction
During the landing roll, the right main landing gear retracted. The aircraft subsequently departed the right side of the runway.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the aircraft revealed that the landing gear was improperly rigged. This condition prevented the gear from locking in the extended position, leading to its retraction under load.
What happened in the 7 Oct 1983 Piper PA-28R-201T accident near Chandler, AZ?
During landing, the right main gear retracted after ground personnel confirmed it appeared down. Investigation found improper rigging of the landing gear.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 7 Oct 1983 involved a Piper PA-28R-201T, registration N36429, at Chandler, AZ.
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