Left main wheel separation during landing at Mashuim Airstrip

No fatalities • Santiago, Ecuador

A Piper PA-32-300 experienced a landing gear failure during the landing roll in Santiago, Ecuador.

What happened

On February 6, 2010, at approximately 10:20 CST, a Piper PA-3ability-300 with registration HC-BOD, operated by Fundacion Amazonia Verde, was performing a landing at the Mashuim Airstrip in Santiago, Ecuador. During the landing roll, the aircraft's left main wheel separated from the plane.

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were within visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles. No flight plan had been filed for the flight. The pilot was not injured, and the aircraft sustained minor damage.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the official report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Feb 2010 PIPER PA32 300 accident near Santiago, Ecuador?

A Piper PA-32-300 experienced a landing gear failure during the landing roll in Santiago, Ecuador.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Feb 2010 PIPER PA32 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Feb 2010 involved a PIPER PA32 300, operated by Fundacion Amazonia Verde, at Santiago, Ecuador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the official report.

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