NONE · PIAGGIO P180 - AVANTI II · 2014-01-31 · Springfield, IL, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN14LA127
Event ID
20140203X35035
Type
Accident
Date
2014-01-31
Location
Springfield, IL, USA
Coordinates
39.844165, -89.678054
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
5
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
PIAGGIO
Model
P180 - AVANTI II
Registration
N700FE
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to reengage the hydraulic system following the successful extension of the landing gear using the emergency extension procedures. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the directional control valve in the gear-up position and the release of the gear down locks for undetermined reasons.