N31720Piper PA28R2020-07-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA28RS/N: 28R-7803297

Summary

On July 25, 2020, a Piper PA28R (N31720) was involved in an incident near Fernandina Beach, FL. 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: The failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA265. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N31720.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 25, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA265
Location
Fernandina Beach, FL
Event ID
20200725X04434
Coordinates
30.613056, -81.466110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28R-7803297
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA28RP28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
4241 ED URBAN DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PERU
State / Zip Code
IL 61354
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA265