Casualties unknown

2012-01-27: Embraer E170-100 — Katowice Pyrzowice (EPKT), PL

Katowice Pyrzowice (EPKT), PL

On January 27, 2012, an Embraer E170-100 was involved in an aviation accident near Katowice Pyrzowice (EPKT), PL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Malfunction of the left main landing gear locking system. This summary draws on records from the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL).

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On 27 January 2012, an Embraer E170-100 experienced a left main landing gear extension failure during approach to Katowice Airport. The crew executed a go-around and checklist, then successfully extended the gear. Maintenance identified a locking system malfunction.

Incident Overview

On 27 January 2012, an Embraer E170-100 aircraft, operating a flight approaching Katowice Airport (EPKT), encountered a landing gear extension anomaly. During the approach, after the landing gear lever was moved to the down position, the left main landing gear did not deploy. The EICAS screen displayed a "GEAR LEVER DISAGREE" message.

Crew Actions

In response to the indication, the crew performed a go-around procedure and executed the "LDG LEVER DISAGREE" checklist. While at the assigned flight level during the missed approach, the landing gear was extended successfully. The aircraft then landed without further incident.

Maintenance Findings

Following the landing, maintenance personnel conducted tests in accordance with the manufacturer's procedures. The tests revealed a malfunction of the left main landing gear locking system.

Investigation and Conclusion

The investigation into the incident was carried out by the operator, and the results were presented to the State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (Państwowa Komisja Badania Wypadków Lotniczych). The commission reviewed the findings and decided to close the investigation without issuing any safety recommendations.

Probable Cause

The probable cause of the incident was determined to be a malfunction of the left main landing gear locking system.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2012-0075/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.