# NTSB CHI88LA117: Piper PA-28R-200, N55786, Terre Haute, IN, May 20, 1988

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: May 20, 1988, 18:37 local (23:37 UTC)
- Place: Terre Haute, IN
- Location: 39.4506° N, 87.3070° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at TERRE HAUTE RGNL (HUF), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.4506&lon=-87.3070&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report August 8, 1989
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 14079
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI88LA117
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/14079/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA117

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, takeoff - initial climb
  - hydraulic system,motor - shorted (cause)
  - gear retraction - not possible, pilot in command
  - landing gear,gear locking mechanism - contamination (cause)
  - gear extension - attempted, pilot in command
  - landing gear,gear locking mechanism - binding(mechanical) (cause)
  - emergency procedure - initiated, pilot in command
  - maintenance,lubrication - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (contributing factor)
- Gear collapsed, landing - flare/touchdown

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N55786](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N55786), registered now, S/N 28R-7335288, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-28R-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (registry code 7102811) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 28R7335288
- Airframe hours: 1524
- Engines: LYCOMING IO-360-C1C 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Larry E. Revalle
- Registered owner: Larry E Revalee
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, April 12, 1988, 7 hours before
- Departed: MTO, MATTOON, IL
- Airport: HUF, Hulman Field, runway 13, 5,299 × 150 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 47; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 162 total, 88 in this make and model

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 80° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 54 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: HUF, 1 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19880520018809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880520018809A), May 20, 1988: Piper PA28R200, Terre Haute, IN, Substantial damage. Unable retract gear and unsafe light. No manual lock down. Collapsed landing. Gear motor out. Downlocks not lubed.

## Other investigations on N55786 (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB NYC92LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA040), Dec 7, 1991: Piper PA28R-200 (N55786), Piqua, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO GET TOO LOW ON SHORT FINAL AND STRUCK THE TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PROPER GLIDE PATH WAS NOT MAINTAINED, RESULTING IN THE…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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