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July 1, 2012 · Piper PA-24 · N6580P
Watertown, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 1, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Watertown, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-24
Tail Number
N6580P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA406
The pilot stated that he forgot to extend the landing gear prior to landing on the runway. The airplane touched down and slid to a stop. A postimpact fire ensued, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-(general)-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he forgot to extend the landing gear, prior to landing on the runway. The airplane touched down and slid to a stop. Following the landing, a postimpact fire ensued, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CDT
Nearest AirportWatertown Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length4429 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24
Tail NumberN6580P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC