PIPER PA 24
Springfield, MO — June 24, 2016
Event Information
| Date | June 24, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA350 |
| Event ID | 20160630X02802 |
| Location | Springfield, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.24250, -93.38778 |
| Airport | SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON NATIONAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 24 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position prior to touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he performed his pre-landing checklist and that the landing gear selector switch was in the down position. The pilot noted that there was a sun glare on the instrument panel during the landing. However, the airplane landed with the gear in the up and locked position, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
During the postaccident examination by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the landing gear was cycled multiple times and no abnormalities were noted.
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.