Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-31-350 near Kaltag, AK — 2011-12-08

Final reportANC12CA012
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Date
2011-12-08
Location
Kaltag, AK, USA
Airport
PAKV
Aircraft
PIPER PA-31-350
Registration
N300ED
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot landed without lowering the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-reported fatigue.

NTSB narrative

During a visual approach in icing conditions, the pilot retracted the landing gear to prevent ice from building up on the gear. He reported that, as he applied power to abort the approach, he saw the runway and continued the landing. Due to fatigue and other distractions, the pilot said that he failed to re-extend the landing gear and landed the airplane gear-up. The airplane slid into a snow berm, and received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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