Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-34-200T near Coolidge, AZ — 2023-09-01

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Date
2023-09-01
Location
Coolidge, AZ, USA
Airport
P08
Aircraft
PIPER PA-34-200T
Registration
N440DM
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 simulated instrument approach he forgot to extend the airplane’s landing gear. The airplane subsequently touched down on the runway and the fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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