Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, N678BY, 2 April 2011

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
2 April 2011
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Location:
JAGS McCartney International Airport, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands
Registration:
N678BY

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain, N678BY

Summary:

On final approach to his intended destination, the pilot selected the landing gear to the DOWN LOCKED position but it failed to extend fully. The aircraft diverted to an alternate airport and landed with the landing gear partially extended, resulting in damage to the aircraft but without injury to the pilot or passengers. Hydraulic fluid leaking from a failed hydraulic hose prevented the landing gear from operating normally.

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Published 10 December 2014