Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DFW08CA219

ST. LOUIS, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N618MA

PIPER PA46-500TP

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

While landing at the destination airport, the pilot failed to lower the landing gear. The airplane settled on the runway centerline gear up, departed the right side of the runway, and came to rest in the grass. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was discovered to the airplane's left wing leading edge, belly, and fuselage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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