PIPER PA 24 near Springfield, MO — 2016-06-24

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he performed his pre-landing checklist and that the landing gear selector switch was in the down position. The pilot noted that there was a sun glare on the instrument panel during the landing. However, the airplane landed with the gear in the up and locked position, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. During the postaccident examination by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the landing gear was cycled multiple times and no abnormalities were noted.

NTSB coding

• Landing gear not configured · Landing
• Attention / Monitoring

Evidence available

• Photos
• 3 docket documents

Docket documents3

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• FAA Inspector Statementinterview
• Accident Photo (Courtesy of FAA)photos

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