Probable cause
The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that shortly after touchdown, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the runway. After exiting the paved runway, the left main and nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing. Examination of the landing gear system revealed that the left main landing gear actuator rod was separated, and that the fracture was consistent with overload; no other anomalies were found. Continuity was established throughout the landing gear system. The landing gear was extended manually and locked in the down position. The landing gear warning light functioned normally when tested.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for SEA08LA064 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 12, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Placerville, California
- Nearest airport
- Placerville Airport (KPVF)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Piper PA-24-250
- N-number
- N7988P
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.