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August 20, 2008 · Piper PA46-500TP · N618MA
St. Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
St. Louis, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA46-500TP
Tail Number
N618MA
Operator
Differential Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA219
While landing at the destination airport, the pilot failed to lower the landing gear. The airplane settled on the runway centerline gear up, departed the right side of the runway, and came to rest in the grass. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was discovered to the airplane's left wing leading edge, belly, and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.
Full Narrative
While landing at the destination airport, the pilot failed to lower the landing gear. The airplane settled on the runway centerline gear up, departed the right side of the runway, and came to rest in the grass. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was discovered to the airplane's left wing leading edge, belly, and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSpirit Of St Louis Airport (0nm)
Runway26L
Runway Length7485 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA46-500TP
Tail NumberN618MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDifferential Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A SER · 750
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time19:49
Weather SourceWFAC