Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA84LA053

BURNS, OR, USA

Aircraft #1

N16333

PIPER PA-34-200

Analysis

ON DEPARTURE THE PILOT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE LANDING GEAR POSITION LIGHTS WENT OUT. HE EXECUTED A VISUAL RETURN AND APPROACH TO A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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