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March 5, 2008 · Piper PA24-260 · N9126P
West Palm Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA24-260
Tail Number
N9126P
Operator
Michael J Collins
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA077
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surfa-(general)-Not specified
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EST
Nearest AirportPalm Beach International (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length6932 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA24-260
Tail NumberN9126P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael J Collins
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC