On May 11, 2007, a Piper PA-24 (registration N8170P) operated by Eric S. Hyde was involved in an aviation accident near Eugene, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reset a circuit breaker to extend the landing gear after initial failure, observed a green light, but the gear collapsed shortly after touchdown. Investigation could not determine why gear failed to lock.
Event
During approach to the destination airport, the pilot moved the landing gear selector to the down position. The gear did not initially extend. The pilot then reset the electric gear motor's circuit breaker, after which the gear extended. The pilot reported seeing the green landing gear position light illuminate, indicating that the gear was down and locked. The landing was normal, but seconds after touchdown, the landing gear collapsed.
Examination
An examination of the landing gear extension system revealed that the system functioned properly when manually extended. Due to impact damage sustained during the collapse, the gear system could not be electrically operated during the examination. The reason for the gear's failure to fully extend to the locked down position was not determined.
What happened in the 11 May 2007 Piper PA-24 accident near Eugene, OR?
A pilot reset a circuit breaker to extend the landing gear after initial failure, observed a green light, but the gear collapsed shortly after touchdown. Investigation could not determine why gear failed to lock.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 11 May 2007 involved a Piper PA-24, registration N8170P, operated by Eric S. Hyde, at Eugene, OR.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
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