PIPER PA-34-200T
East Tawas, MI — August 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA259 |
| Event ID | 20081004X12053 |
| Location | East Tawas, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.31278, -83.42223 |
| Airport | Iosco County |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200T |
| 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 lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
Full Narrative
As the flight neared the intended destination airport, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 26. The approach was normal; however, the landing gear was not extended prior to touchdown and the airplane inadvertently landed gear up. Damage to the airplane included external structural formers on the bottom of the fuselage. The pilot noted that he had failed to lower the landing gear during the before-landing checklist. There were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident, according to the pilot.
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.