PIPER PA-24-250

Watkins, CO — June 10, 2023

Event Information

DateJune 10, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA253
Event ID20230623192424
LocationWatkins, CO
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.79366, -104.54977
AirportColorado Air and Spaceport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-24-250
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the prelanding checklist to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing.

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.

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