Summary
On August 20, 2003, a Piper PA-28-200R (N4816T) was involved in an incident near Nampa, ID. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. On ground collision with a runway light was a factor.
On August 20, 2003, approximately 1230 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-200R, N4816T, registered to and being flown by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a gear collapse on landing roll at Nampa, Idaho. The pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal, was operated under 14CFR91, and originated from Kemmerer, Wyoming, approximately 0950 on the morning of the accident.
The pilot reported that prior to executing an approach and landing to runway 29, he verified that he had a three green indication for the landing gear being down and locked.
This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA03LA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4816T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
Landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons during the landing roll. On ground collision with a runway light was a factor.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 20, 2003, approximately 1230 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-200R, N4816T, registered to and being flown by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a gear collapse on landing roll at Nampa, Idaho. The pilot was uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions existed and no flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal, was operated under 14CFR91, and originated from Kemmerer, Wyoming, approximately 0950 on the morning of the accident.
The pilot reported that prior to executing an approach and landing to runway 29, he verified that he had a three green indication for the landing gear being down and locked. While rolling out on the 5,000 foot long asphalt runway and having decelerated to about 10 miles per hour, the right main landing gear began to collapse. As the aircraft departed the right side of the runway it impacted a runway light. The nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground.
An airframe and powerplant mechanic removed the aircraft from the accident site to the facility of Skyline Aircraft Maintenance, Nampa, Idaho. The mechanic reported that a retraction test was accomplished to the aircraft's gear system. The aircraft's landing gear was cycled using an electric power pack and Piper's automatic free-fall system. During the retraction tests, the aircraft's landing gear down-locks and micro switches were found set within manufacturer's limits. The mechanic further stated that in his opinion, "all areas of the landing gear system were in an airworthy condition and functioning properly."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA03LA174