# NTSB Accident GAA15CA178
> **PIPER PA 24-250** · 2015-07-04 · Newton, KS, USA · NONE
## 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.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=GAA15CA178) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*