PIPER PA-24-260 near Athens, GA — 2026-03-14
- Date
- 2026-03-14
- Location
- Athens, GA, USA
- Airport
- AHN
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-24-260
- Registration
- N9024P
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that, during a straight-in landing approach, he inadvertently landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane remained on the runway and slid to a stop, after which the pilot realized the landing gear handle was still in the up position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A mechanic examined the airplane after the accident and confirmed that the landing gear system, including the position warning horn, functioned normally.
NTSB coding
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