BE350 flight crew experiences an unsafe gear indication during approach and goes around. Troubleshooting does not resolve the issue and the crew elects to divert to an airport with a longer runway. A normal landing ensues.
Synopsis
BE350 flight crew experiences an unsafe gear indication during approach and goes around. Troubleshooting does not resolve the issue and the crew elects to divert to an airport with a longer runway. A normal landing ensues.
Narrative
During the approach to landing phase of a Part 91 corporate flight; we failed to get proper indication that the right main landing gear was in the down and locked position. We abandoned the approach and proceeded to troubleshoot the situation per the approved aircraft abnormal checklist; which failed to resolve the issue. We elected to divert the flight for reasons including good runway length and width; excellent crash response capability and its proximity to our home base. We orbited north of the airport for approximately one hour to reduce fuel load; brief the passengers on safety and evacuation procedures and commands; coordinate with the Tower Supervisor and crash responders; and additional troubleshooting. Once these items were complete; we officially declared the emergency and proceeded inbound for a visual approach and landing; which was completed without incident. As PIC; I feel the decisions and actions of both me and my copilot were prudent and executed in a professional manner.
Second reporter narrative
As copilot; I feel the PIC and I acted as the professionals we are trained to be; which led to the safe outcome of this event.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.