Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28RT-201 near Danville, IN — 2011-02-14

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Date
2011-02-14
Location
Danville, IN, USA
Airport
2R2
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28RT-201
Registration
N2878N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was performing a 180-degree power-off approach and landing. He did not extend the landing gear and landed with the gear in the retracted position. The airplane sustained substantial damage during the accident sequence. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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