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NTSB investigation record

MIA08CA077

Completed

Piper Pa24-260· N9126P

NTSB Report
Date
March 5, 2008
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 25, 2020

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot stated that 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.

Source record

Factual narrative

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.

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