Incident Overview
A landing gear collapse occurred during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to skid to a stop on the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but the pilot reported no injuries.
Witness Observation
A witness stated that they observed the landing gear in the down position while the aircraft was in the traffic pattern prior to landing.
Post-Accident Examination
Following the accident, a landing gear extension and retraction test was performed. The system operated normally, and no pre-impact failure or malfunction was found.
Conclusion
The investigation did not determine a specific cause for the landing gear collapse. The gear was observed down before landing, and subsequent testing revealed no anomalies.