PIPER PA-24-260
Lincoln, CA — February 20, 2009
Event Information
| Date | February 20, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lincoln, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.90917, -121.35139 |
| Airport | Lincoln Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA120 |
| Event ID | 20090220X54638 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Registration # | N8816P |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during departure on a local night flight, the airplane's door popped open. He turned to downwind and attempted to close the door. While on downwind, the airport's pilot activated runway lights turned off. The pilot then had to reactivate the runway lights and he landed the airplane without extending the landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane caught fire and was consumed.
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.