AAIB investigation to Cessna F177RG Cardinal RG, G-AYSY

Landing gear did not lock down, Leicester Airport, 16 June 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 November 2019

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 June 2019
• Aircraft type: Cessna F177RG Cardinal RG
• Location: Leicester Airport
• Registration: G-AYSY

Summary:

The pilot was unable to lock the landing gear in the down position. He landed on the grass runway at Leicester Airport, the landing gear retracted, and the aircraft exhaust and propeller dug into the ground. The pilot suffered minor injuries.

The hydraulic landing gear-up pressure line had become detached at the fitting, allowing the hydraulic fluid to escape.

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Cessna F177RG Cardinal RG, G-AYSY 11-19

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Published 14 November 2019