Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28R-201 near West Chicago, IL — 2009-07-14

Final reportCEN09CA439
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Date
2009-07-14
Location
West Chicago, IL, USA
Airport
DPA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28R-201
Registration
N3714T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being distracted by mowers near the approach end of the runway.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was performing a practice engine-out short approach as part of his pattern work. He went through his pre-landing checklist on downwind and noticed tractor mowers near the runway. During the approach he divided his attention between the "aimpoint," airspeed, and tractors next to the runway and "failed" to put the landing gear down. The airplane landed wheels up on the runway and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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