PIPER PA-24-250
Watkins, CO, June 10, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Watkins, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.79366, -104.54977 |
| Airport | Colorado Air and Spaceport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA253 |
| Event ID | 20230623192424 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-250 |
| Registration # | N6886P |
| 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 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.