N786BG

Substantial
None

PIPER PA28RS/N: 2844126

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA425
Location
Bowling Green, OH
Event ID
20170720X10552
Coordinates
41.391666, -83.629997
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s and flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2844126
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
PA28RP28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28R-201

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GROSS KYLE F
Address
6308 TABLE ROCK CIR
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84129
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the retractable gear airplane reported that, during a simulated engine out landing with a flight instructor, they forgot to extend the landing gear. Subsequently, the airplane landed with the gear retracted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.

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

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA425