On June 5, 1984, a Piper AEROSTAR 601P (registration N14NP) was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported that after lowering the landing gear and receiving a down-and-locked indication, the gear unsafe horn sounded during the flare. He initiated a go-around, felt the aircraft scrape the surface, then retarded the throttle and raised the gear. A post-accident examination of the landing gear system found no abnormalities.
Incident Details
The pilot stated that prior to entering the traffic pattern, he extended the landing gear and observed a down-and-locked indication. During the landing flare, the gear unsafe warning horn activated. In response, he increased engine power to initiate a go-around. However, he sensed the aircraft making contact with the runway surface, prompting him to reduce throttle and move the landing gear selector to the up position.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the occurrence, investigators examined the landing gear system. The examination revealed no abnormalities or malfunctions within the system.