PIPER PA-24-180
Amarillo, TX, July 4, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 4, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Amarillo, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.21944, -101.70583 |
| Airport | Rick Husband Amarillo |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA461 |
| Event ID | 20110707X25500 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-180 |
| Registration # | N5621P |
| Operator | DUVALL GENE A |
| Owner | DUVALL GENE A |
| 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 lower the landing gear prior to landing.
Full Narrative
When the airplane was landed at the destination airport, the pilot was preoccupied with flying duties and forgot to lower the airplane's landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. An inspection of the airplane revealed no malfunctions or anomalies which would have precluded the normal operation of the airplane.
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.