Cessna F177RG Cardinal, G-BFPZ, 24 April 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
24 April 2008
Aircraft type:
Cessna F177RG Cardinal
Location:
Swansea Airport
Registration:
G-BFPZ

Cessna F177RG Cardinal, G-BFPZ

Summary:

On landing, both main landing gears retracted. Upon recovery of the aircraft, the master switch was selected on, following which the landing gear completed its deployment cycle and locked down; also, the green GEAR DOWN light illuminated. A visual check of the landing gear revealed no evidence of failure or defects, although at the time the aircraft was recovered, full functional testing could not be carried out.

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Published 10 December 2014