PIPER PA-44-180
Savoy, IL, October 24, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Savoy, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03800, -88.27650 |
| Airport | Willard Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA026 |
| Event ID | 20231030193319 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Registration # | N5331N |
| Operator | University of Illinois |
| Owner | University of Illinois |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision to ensure that the landing gear was extended.
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.