Probable cause
The failure to install the correct fuse in the landing gear circuit.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, the landing gear did not deploy on approach and the airplane subsequently landed with the nose gear retracted. The pilot stated the wrong electrical fuse was installed in the landing gear circuit. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no other preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR22LA190 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 25, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Page, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Page Municipal (PGA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Dusk
Co-Z Development Corp COZY MARK IV
- N-number
- N44CZ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1988
- 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.