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August 30, 1999 · Piper PA-24-180 · N6606P

Eden Prairie, MN

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-180
Tail Number
N6606P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI99LA315

The airplane made a gear up landing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. In a written statement, the pilot said that he 'forgot to put the gear down.' At a postaccident examination, the airplane landing gear extended under its own power while the aircraft was supported on jacks.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and his failure to extend the landing gear.

Full Narrative

On August 30, 1999, at 1145 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-180, N6606P, piloted by a private pilot sustained substantial damage during a gear up landing on runway 27R (3,599 feet by 75 feet, dry/asphalt) at the Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 and was on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported no injuries. The flight originated from the Fond Du Lac County Airport, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, about 1000 and was en route to the Flying Cloud Airport. In a written statement, the pilot said that he "forgot to put the gear down." At a postaccident examination, the airplane landing gear extended under its own power while the aircraft was supported on jacks.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportFlying Cloud Airport (0nm N)
Runway27R
Runway Length3599 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-24-180
Tail NumberN6606P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data