AAIB investigation to Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400, G-CPPG

Landing gear collapsed on landing, Thruxton Aerodrome, Hampshire, 23 August 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 May 2017

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 August 2016
• Aircraft type: Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400
• Location: Thruxton Aerodrome, Hampshire
• Registration: G-CPPG

Summary:

On returning to the airfield the landing gear was selected down but did not lock down. The landing gear was recycled but would still not lock down. After touchdown, the landing gear legs collapsed. The failure of the gear to lock down was attributed to a bent nose gear screwjack extension rod.

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Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400, G-CPPG 05-17

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Published 11 May 2017