Summary
On July 27, 2024, a Piper PA-28R-180 (N980BL) was involved in an incident near Ft. Atkinson, WI. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA288. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N980BL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA288