ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386040
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| Date: | Friday 13 April 2001 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 RG |
| Owner/operator: | Zephyer Aviation |
| Registration: | N9551B |
| MSN: | 172RG0873 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6012 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gig Harbor, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Tacoma Narrows, WA (TIW |
| Tacoma Narrows, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that shortly after takeoff he noted a "high pitched hissing tone" in conjunction with the illumination of the airplane's low-voltage light. He reported that the situation lasted for a few seconds before the hissing tone subsided and the low voltage light returned to normal. The pilot stated that he thought there "might" be a problem with the aircraft's engine and elected to return to the airport and land. The pilot turned the airplane 180 degrees and attempted to land on the opposing runway. After completing the turn, the pilot realigned the airplane on the runway centerline. He stated " I thought I did reach over and put the landing gear lever in the down position, but I don't remember for sure." The pilot stated that just before touchdown, he heard what he thought was the sound of the propeller striking the runway. He applied power and initiated a go-around. The pilot stated that he then aborted the go-around and "put the gear down" in an attempt to land the airplane on the remaining runway. The airplane touched down on the runway and the right main landing gear leg collapsed. The airplane made several heading changes before coming to rest in a grassy area northeast of runway. A FAA Inspector from the Flight Standards District Office inspected the airplane after the accident and reported that there was no evidence found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction with the airplane prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear while landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA01LA071
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Apr-2024 10:34 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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