NONE · PIPER PA 24-250 · 2015-07-04 · Newton, KS, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA15CA178
Event ID
20150714X25105
Type
Accident
Date
2015-07-04
Location
Newton, KS, USA
Coordinates
38.055831, -97.27639
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
PIPER
Model
PA 24-250
Registration
N7985P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure.