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March 29, 2011 · Piper PA-24-260 · N8546P
Kansas City, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kansas City, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260
Tail Number
N8546P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA277
The pilot reported that while inbound to the airport, he had a radio failure and he set up his transponder to indicate the loss of the radio. He received a light gun signal to land and proceeded to land. The pilot reported that he could not confirm that the gear was down. Witnesses at the airport saw the gear up landing. The airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage. The airplane was recovered from the runway and the landing gear operated normally.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was on a routine flight to the destination airport. He stated that he had a radio failure and he set up his transponder to indicate the loss of the radio. He received a light gun signal to land and proceeded to land the airplane. The pilot reported that he could not confirm that the gear was down. Witnesses saw the gear up landing. The airplane sustained substantial fuselage damage. The airplane was recovered from the runway and the landing gear operated normally.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 CDT
Nearest AirportCharles B. Wheeler Downtown (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length5050 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN8546P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 30 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC