Incident Description
During the rollout after landing on a runway, the partially extended landing gear of an airplane collapsed. Airport management reported that the airplane was subsequently hoisted by a crane, the landing gear was manually extended into the locked position, and the aircraft was rolled off the runway.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that while on approach, he was distracted by searching for another airplane and did not observe whether the green gear-down light was illuminated after extending the landing gear. He increased engine power in anticipation of performing a go-around, then located the other airplane, closed the throttle, and landed. Seconds later during the rollout, the landing gear collapsed.
Post-Accident Examination
No evidence of a mechanical malfunction was noted with the landing gear system during the pilot's flight. Following the accident, the landing gear extension system and the related gear warning horn were functionally examined, and no anomalies were found.