AAIB investigation to Piper PA-28R-201, G-WAMS

Landing gear collapse, Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex 10 August 2023.

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 August 2023
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-28R-201
• Location: Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex
• Registration: G-WAMS

Summary:

During the landing run the main right landing gear collapsed and the aircraft slewed off the runway. The landing gear collapsed because the landing gear selector had been inadvertently knocked towards the gear up position during touchdown.

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Piper PA-28R-201, G-WAMS 11-23

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Published 9 November 2023