Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA08CA092

Bountiful, UT, USA

Aircraft #1

N146P

Piper PA-24

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The private pilot was on the final leg of a cross-country flight that originated approximately one hour prior to the accident. The pilot reported that he did not check the landing gear position during the straight in approach and consequently landed with the gear in the retracted position. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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