Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftan, VQ-TAC, 28 June 2013

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 28 June 2013
• Aircraft type: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftan
• Location: JAGS McCartney International Airport, Turks and Caicos Islands
• Registration: VQ-TAC

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftan, VQ-TAC

Summary:

The aircraft had arrived at Providenciales when the pilot noticed that the left Main Landing Gear (MLG) oleo strut was leaking oil. After consultation with his employer, it was decided to ferry the aircraft back to its base for rectification. However, upon arrival the MLG could not be extended and a successful wheels-up landing was made. It was found that the left MLG torque link was fouling the bay interior because the oleo had not extended fully.

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Published 10 December 2014