PIPER PA-24 near Watertown, WI — 2012-07-01
Final reportCEN12CA406
- Date
- 2012-07-01
- Location
- Watertown, WI, USA
- Airport
- KRYV
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-24
- Registration
- N6580P
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that he forgot to extend the landing gear prior to landing on the runway. The airplane touched down and slid to a stop. A postimpact fire ensued, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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