20090904015719I

(-23) While performing a visual approach to runway 32 at hjo, the pilot reported that upon landing gear (ldg) extension, the ldg failed to fully extend (1/3 to 1/2 extended) and the ldg control and warning circuit breaker open. The pilot tried repeatedly to extend and extract the ldg and reset the above mention circuit braker (c/b) but the ldg failed to retract or completely entend for did the c/b failed to remain closed. The pilot tried to extend ldg via the emergency gear extension but the emergency gear extension knob could not be activated - the pilot stated the knob could not be pulled out. For the next hour, the pilot flew the aircraft to reduce the onboard fuel load and during this time, the pilot was able to almost completely retract the partially extended ldg. Again, the pilot tried to extend the ldg via the emergency gear extension but again, the emergency extension knob could not be activated. The piot decided to land the aircraft in this configuration. Post landing inspection revealed the aircraft received minor damage to the ldg doors, bent propeller tips, and minor scraping to lower engine cowls and lower fuselage.