XB-BNH

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32S/N: Unknown

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 7, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA418
Location
San Antonio, TX
Event ID
20170719X50618
Coordinates
29.528333, -98.467224
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.

Aircraft Information

Registration
XB-BNH
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
Unknown
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA32P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane forgot to extend the landing gear prior to touch down.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

After multiple requests, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA418