No fatalities

Landing Gear Collapse During Taxi at Szombathely Airport

Szombathely, Hungary

On March 29, 2014, a PIPER PA38 - 112 operated by Hungarian Aircraft Technology & Service was involved in an aviation accident near Szombathely, Hungary. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On March 29, 2014, a Piper PA-38-112 (HA-APW) sustained substantial damage when the right main landing gear collapsed while taxiing at Szombathely Airport. Neither occupant was injured.

Incident Details

On March 29, 2014, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-38-112 aircraft sustained substantial damage when its right main landing gear collapsed during taxiing at Szombathely Airport, near Szombathely, Hungary. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Piper model PA-38-112, Hungarian registration HA-APW, serial number 3879A0512. It was registered to and operated by Hungarian Aircraft Technology & Service, located in Fertoszentmiklós, Hungary.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Hungarian Government, specifically the Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary. Further information can be obtained from that agency.

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary.

Frequently asked questions

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

On March 29, 2014, a Piper PA-38-112 (HA-APW) sustained substantial damage when the right main landing gear collapsed while taxiing at Szombathely Airport. Neither occupant was injured.

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?

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