AAIB investigation to Pioneer 300, G-OWBA

Left main gear collapse after landing, North Weald Aerodrome, Essex, 26 March 2023.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 November 2023

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 26 March 2023
• Aircraft type: Pioneer 300
• Location: North Weald Aerodrome, Essex
• Registration: G-OWBA

Summary:

During the landing roll the left main landing gear collapsed because the landing gear was not in the down and locked position. Examination could not positively identify the reason that the gear was not locked down, however it is considered likely that the landing gear had not been set up correctly after a recent part replacement.

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Published 9 November 2023