On August 22, 2004, a Piper PA-30 (registration N8475Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Auburn, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: a collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The airplane experienced a sequential landing gear collapse during the landing roll. Post-accident inspections revealed no mechanical defects, and the gear was confirmed extended at the time.
Event Description
The aircraft was completing a landing when the landing gear collapsed during the landing roll. After a normal touchdown, the airplane rolled approximately one-third of the runway length before the left main landing gear collapsed, followed by the right main landing gear. The nose gear collapsed after the airplane came to rest.
Post-Accident Examination
An airplane mechanic who performed a post-accident inspection reported finding no defects or faults that could have resulted in a landing gear failure. The mechanic also noted that the squat switch was intact and operated normally. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector examined the airplane and stated that the main landing gear doors were crushed outward, indicating that the landing gear were extended when the collapse occurred.
What happened in the 22 Aug 2004 Piper PA-30 accident near Auburn, CA?
The airplane experienced a sequential landing gear collapse during the landing roll. Post-accident inspections revealed no mechanical defects, and the gear was confirmed extended at the time.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Aug 2004 involved a Piper PA-30, registration N8475Y, at Auburn, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
a collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
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