Piper PA28R
Hutchinson, KS — April 15, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 15, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA206 |
| Event ID | 20190416X80409 |
| Location | Hutchinson, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.06611, -97.86056 |
| Airport | Hutchinson Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA28R |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that during a straight-in approach, the airplane's approach angle was too high. He recalled that he was distracted by an increase in aircraft operating in the area, and that he forgot to extend the airplane's landing gear. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and slid off the right side of the runway before it came to rest.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.