Landing gear collapse during taxi at Szombathely Airport

No fatalities • Szombathely, Hungary

A Piper PA-38-112 sustained substantial damage after its right main landing gear collapsed during taxiing in Hungary.

What happened

On March 29, 2014, at 10:00 UTC, a Piper PA-38-112, registration HA-APW, was involved in an accident at Szombathely Airport in Hungary. While the aircraft was taxiing, the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The flight was operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) during the day.

There were no injuries to the pilot or the passenger involved in the event.

Probable cause

Not specified

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Mar 2014 PIPER PA38 - 112 accident near Szombathely, Hungary?

A Piper PA-38-112 sustained substantial damage after its right main landing gear collapsed during taxiing in Hungary.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Mar 2014 PIPER PA38 - 112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Mar 2014 involved a PIPER PA38 - 112, operated by Hungarian Aircraft Technology & Service, at Szombathely, Hungary.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not specified

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