PIPER PA-44-180
Melbourne, AR — July 15, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA253 |
| Event ID | 20250717200559 |
| Location | Melbourne, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.07492, -91.83068 |
| Airport | MELBOURNE MUNI/JOHN E MILLER F |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The flight crew’s failure to use the airplane pre-landing checklist and failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear 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.