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Watkins, Colorado

June 10, 2023 · NTSB CEN23LA253 · PIPER PA-24-250 (N6886P)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

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.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Forgotten action/omission-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of checklist-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN23LA253
AircraftPIPER PA-24-250
RegistrationN6886P
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.7937, -104.5498
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