PIPER PA46-500TP
ST. LOUIS, MO — August 20, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA219 |
| Event ID | 20081021X23854 |
| Location | ST. LOUIS, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.66195, -90.65195 |
| Airport | Spirit of St Louis Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA46-500TP |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.
Full Narrative
While landing at the destination airport, the pilot failed to lower the landing gear. The airplane settled on the runway centerline gear up, departed the right side of the runway, and came to rest in the grass. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was discovered to the airplane's left wing leading edge, belly, and fuselage.
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.