PIPER PA-28R-201
West Chicago, IL — July 14, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA439 |
| Event ID | 20090714X93349 |
| Location | West Chicago, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.90694, -88.24805 |
| Airport | DuPage Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| 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 resulting in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being distracted by mowers near the approach end of the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was doing a practice engine-out short approach as part of his pattern work. He went through his "GUMPS" checklist on downwind and noticed mowers near the runway. During the approach he divided his attention between the "aimpoint, airspeed, and tractors" next to the runway and "failed" to put the landing gear down. The airplane landed wheels up on the runway and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions associated with the airplane reference the accident flight.
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.