On October 15, 1983, a Piper PA-24-180 (registration N7013P) was involved in an aviation accident near Montgomery, AL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot experienced an unsafe gear indication, performed a low pass, and was told gear appeared normal. On landing, after shutting off throttle and mixture, the gear collapsed after rolling 100-150 feet.
Incident Details
During a traffic pattern, a pilot received an unsafe landing gear indication. The pilot alerted the control tower and conducted a low pass over the runway to allow visual inspection. Tower personnel informed the pilot that the landing gear appeared to be down and in a normal position. On landing, the pilot turned the throttle and mixture to the off position. The aircraft rolled approximately 100 to 150 feet before the landing gear collapsed.
Landing Gear Issues
The landing gear had been recently repaired. The pilot reported that the motor in the landing gear system had failed. No further details were provided regarding the nature of the repairs or the specific failure of the motor.
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