May 4, 2005
Accident
Substantial Bismarck, ND
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
Rupture of the hydraulic powerpak drain line which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability to properly lower the landing gear despite the pilot's execution of the emergency extension procedures. A contributing factor was the runway light struck during the emergency landing.
NTSB CHI05LA109