Accident Overview
During a landing, the pilot completed a before-landing check and lowered the landing gear. She did not observe a green indicator light and recycled the landing gear with negative results. After contacting the control tower, she was advised that a medical evacuation aircraft was nearby. Both the medical evacuation pilot and the tower subsequently reported that the landing gear appeared to be down.
Pilot Actions and Outcome
Despite the apparent confirmation, the pilot did not perform the manual gear extension procedures listed in the checklist and continued with the landing. During the landing rollout, the landing gear collapsed.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the airplane revealed that the navigation lights were on. When the navigation lights were turned off, the landing gear indicator light went to the full bright position. When the navigation lights were turned on, the landing gear light dimmed for night operation. The airplane was placed on jacks and the landing gear was extended using the manual gear extension. A functional check of the landing gear warning horn and light system was completed with negative results.
Pilot Experience
The pilot received a 1.2 hour checkout in the airplane before the accident flight.