Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
NTSB Number
MIA08CA077
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Event ID
20080415X00488
Coordinates
26.683055, -80.095558
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N9126P
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4605
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MIKE COLLINS & ASSOCIATES
Address
PO BOX 803
Status
Deregistered
City
ISLAMORADA
State / Zip Code
FL 33036-0803
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated he was cleared to land on runway 27 and he did not use the checklist or visually ensure that the landing gear was down. He made a wrong turn and landed gear up on runway 31. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed it received structural damage to the bulkhead.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA077