PIPER PA-24-250
Watkins, CO — June 10, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA253 |
| Event ID | 20230623192424 |
| Location | Watkins, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.79366, -104.54977 |
| Airport | Colorado Air and Spaceport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-250 |
| 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 |
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.