Summary
On November 08, 1999, a Piper PA-34-200 (N56676) was involved in an incident near Olive Branch, MS. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The private-rated student pilots inadvertent retraction of the main landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors improper supervision of the dual student.
On November 8, 1999, at about 0915 central standard time, a Piper PA-34-200, N56676, registered to Two Papa Delta Inc., operated by Douglas Aviation, as a 14 CFR Part 141 instructional flight, experience a collapse of the right main landing gear on takeoff from Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot flight instructor (CFI) and private-rated student pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The CFI and rated student pilot stated they were conducting a touch-and-go landing to runway 18. The rated student pilot was flying the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA00LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N56676.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The private-rated student pilots inadvertent retraction of the main landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors improper supervision of the dual student.
Aircraft Information
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Analysis
On November 8, 1999, at about 0915 central standard time, a Piper PA-34-200, N56676, registered to Two Papa Delta Inc., operated by Douglas Aviation, as a 14 CFR Part 141 instructional flight, experience a collapse of the right main landing gear on takeoff from Olive Branch Airport, Olive Branch, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot flight instructor (CFI) and private-rated student pilot reported no injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The CFI and rated student pilot stated they were conducting a touch-and-go landing to runway 18. The rated student pilot was flying the airplane. After touch down, the rated student pilot retracted the flaps and reached for the landing gear instead of the throttles. The CFI yelled "no" and the student pilot released the handle and added full power. The CFI stated, "I tried to drive the plane off the ground but was unsuccessful in my attempt." The right main landing gear retracted, the airplane yawed to the right and stopped in the grass.
An operational check of the landing gear system was conducted and no deficiencies were noted. The landing gear operated normally in both the up and down cycles.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA00LA023