PIPER PA-24-180 near Amarillo, TX — 2011-07-04

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he was preoccupied with flying duties and forgot to lower the landing gear prior to landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage during the landing. A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Landing gear not configured · Landing-flare/touchdown
• Attention / Monitoring

Evidence available

• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 not obtainedform
• Reports from Federal Agencies: Statement from FAA inspectorinterview

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