PIPER PA28R near Smyrna, TN — 2025-09-17

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing he continued the descent into a normal flare, the airplane settled and touched down with the landing gear retracted. The airplane remained aligned with the centerline and slid to a stop resulting in substantial damage to the Underside of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Landing gear not configured · Landing

Evidence available

• Video
• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• PASSENGER/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD A�� TELEPHONE INTERVIEW, PILOTinterview
• INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHSphotos
• ACCIDENT VIDEOvideo

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