Casualties unknown

Landing Gear Collapse During Final Approach (N6263C)

Crowell, TX, US

On October 5, 1984, a Piper PA-28R-201T (registration N6263C) was involved in an aviation accident near Crowell, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the gear collapse was not determined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported extending the landing gear and receiving three green lights on short final, but a total gear collapse occurred during the landing roll.

What happened

The pilot stated that he lowered the landing gear while on short final approach. He confirmed that he received three green lights indicating the gear was down and locked. However, during the landing roll, a total gear collapse was experienced. A pilot witness on the ground stated that the nose gear did not appear to be extended when the aircraft was on final.

The investigation

The cause of the gear collapse was not determined.

Probable cause

The cause of the gear collapse was not determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Oct 1984 Piper PA-28R-201T accident near Crowell, TX?

A pilot reported extending the landing gear and receiving three green lights on short final, but a total gear collapse occurred during the landing roll.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Oct 1984 involved a Piper PA-28R-201T, registration N6263C, at Crowell, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the gear collapse was not determined.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X41368. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.