Pilot Debrief

NEW PIPER PA46 350P near Salt Lake City, UT — 2013-11-23

Final reportWPR14CA057
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Date
2013-11-23
Location
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Airport
SLC
Aircraft
NEW PIPER PA46 350P
Registration
N3151G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was asked by air traffic control to enter a right base, crossing in front of a passenger jet on final approach to another runway. The pilot further stated that he accepted this option and did not feel rushed; however, in doing so, it interrupted him from his typical traffic pattern entry and checklist usage, which resulted in him not extending the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear up which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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