Accident: Piper PA 24-250
Jul 4, 2015 · Newton, KS
NTSB numberGAA15CA178Event id20150714X25105
- 0
- Fatalities
- 0
- Serious injuries
- 0
- Minor injuries
- 2
- Uninjured
Probable cause
The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure.
Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.
Aircraft involved
- Aircraft
- Piper PA 24-250
- Registration
- N7985P
- Year built
- 1962
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rules
- Part 91: general aviation
- Defining event
- Approach-VFR pattern final Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)
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Nearest airports
Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.
- Newton City-County Airport (EWK)0 nm (0 km) north-east
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