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August 13, 2008 · Piper PA-34-200T · N9114K
East Tawas, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
East Tawas, MI
Aircraft
Piper PA-34-200T
Tail Number
N9114K
Operator
Marine City Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA259
As the flight neared the intended destination airport, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 26. The approach was normal; however, the landing gear was not extended prior to touchdown and the airplane inadvertently landed gear up. Damage to the airplane included external structural formers on the bottom of the fuselage. The pilot noted that he had failed to lower the landing gear during the before-landing checklist. There were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident, according to the pilot.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Configuration-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
As the flight neared the intended destination airport, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for runway 26. The approach was normal; however, the landing gear was not extended prior to touchdown and the airplane inadvertently landed gear up. Damage to the airplane included external structural formers on the bottom of the fuselage. The pilot noted that he had failed to lower the landing gear during the before-landing checklist. There were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident, according to the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:20 EDT
Nearest AirportIosco County (1nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4802 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-34-200T
Tail NumberN9114K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarine City Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225 | Cont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 86 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourcePILO