Piper PA24-260
West Palm Beach, FL, March 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.68306, -80.09556 |
| Airport | Palm Beach International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | MIA08CA077 |
| Event ID | 20080415X00488 |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA24-260 |
| Registration # | N9126P |
| Operator | Michael J. Collins |
| Owner | Michael T. Collins |
| 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 follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was cleared to land on runway 27 and he did not use the checklist or visually ensure that the landing gear was down. He made a wrong turn and landed gear up on runway 31. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed it received structural damage to the bulkhead.
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.