Incident Overview
A flight instructor and a student pilot were conducting a local training flight focused on commercial maneuvers. After completing maneuvers in the practice area, the aircraft proceeded to the airport for takeoff and landing practice.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot reported that during the third landing, he performed the landing checklist about midfield on the downwind leg. After lowering the landing gear handle, he heard the landing gear hydraulic motor actuating. He glanced at the gear down indicator light and believed it showed a green indication.
During touchdown, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the aircraft came to a stop on the runway.
Post-Accident Observations
After exiting the aircraft, both the flight instructor and student pilot observed that the landing gear handle was in the down position, the green gear-down light was not illuminated, and the circuit breaker for the gear pump was open.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
Examination
A post-accident examination was conducted. The aircraft was lifted on jacks, and the landing gear was cycled five times. The malfunction could not be reproduced, and no anomalies were identified.