Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-GUYS, 16 March 2010

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
16 March 2010
Aircraft type:
Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II
Location:
Sturgate Airfield, Lincolnshire
Registration:
G-GUYS

Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II, G-GUYS

Summary:

皇冠体育app aircraft was taking off on a short flight to Gamston airfield. At about the point of rotation the pilot stated that all three landing gears started to retract and the aircraft settled onto its belly. After coming to a halt, the pilot evacuated the aircraft and noticed a small fire had developed under the left wing trailing edge. This was extinguished by the airfield fire service who rapidly deployed to the scene. Examination of the aircraft showed that all three landing gears were up and locked, with no scuffing apparent on the doors or tyres. 皇冠体育app damage to the propeller tips was consistent with them striking the runway under low power. 皇冠体育app pilot stated that he either accidentally caught the landing gear selector or there had been 鈥渁 mechanical problem鈥�. No electrical or mechanical defects were found after investigation.

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