AAIB investigation to Socata TB20 Trinidad GT, G-SCIP

Emergency landing when nose landing gear failed to extend at Sleap Airfield on 21 January 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 May 2016

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 January 2016
• Aircraft type: Socata TB20 Trinidad GT
• Location: Sleap Airfield, Shropshire
• Registration: G-SCIP

Summary:

The pilot was unable to extend the nose landing gear fully during the approach to land. He diverted to another airfield where he performed a successful landing despite the nose gear collapsing shortly after touchdown. The maintenance company which maintained the aircraft believed there was some form of hydraulic lock in the retraction jack, but were unable to determine the cause.

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Published 12 May 2016