PIPER PA32
San Antonio, TX — July 7, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 7, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA418 |
| Event ID | 20170719X50618 |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.52833, -98.46722 |
| Airport | SAN ANTONIO INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane forgot to extend the landing gear prior to touch down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
After multiple requests, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1.
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.