NEW PIPER PA46 350P
Salt Lake City, UT — November 23, 2013
Event Information
| Date | November 23, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA057 |
| Event ID | 20131125X53917 |
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.78639, -111.97166 |
| Airport | SALT LAKE CITY INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | NEW PIPER |
| Model | PA46 350P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was asked by air traffic control to enter a right base, crossing in front of a passenger jet on final approach to another runway. The pilot further stated that he accepted this option and did not feel rushed; however, in doing so, it interrupted him from his typical traffic pattern entry and checklist usage, which resulted in him not extending the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear up which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.