Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the fractured nose gear retract arm which allowed the nose gear to collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On July 16, 1993, about 1300 central daylight time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, N7636Y, sustained substantial damage while landing at Point Lookout Airport, Branson, Missouri. The private pilot and three passengers aboard were not injured. The personal flight originated at Millington, Tennessee. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 CFR Part 91 flight.
The pilot reported that while on final approach to land, he noticed that the green indicator light for the landing gear was out. After recycling the gear, the green light did come on. The pilot said he also made a visual check to verify that the landing gear was extended. After landing, the airplane rolled approximately 300 to 400 feet down the runway when the nose and right main landing gear collapsed.
Postaccident inspection discovered a fractured nose gear retract arm.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI93LA262