Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA17CA418

San Antonio, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

XB-BNH

PIPER PA32

Analysis

The pilot of the retractable-landing-gear airplane forgot to extend the landing gear before touchdown. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1.

Factual Information

The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane forgot to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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