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October 21, 2012 · Piper PA24 250 · N7950P

Lake Tahoe, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lake Tahoe, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA24 250
Tail Number
N7950P
Operator
Scott Dineen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA021

The pilot reported that he aborted a landing due to traffic on the active runway and retracted the landing gear. He stated that on the second approach to land he carried extra power because of the gusty wind conditions, but during the landing flare, he realized that he had failed to extend the landing gear. After he realized that the landing gear was not extended, the pilot added full power; however, the airplane impacted the runway with the landing gear in the retracted position. The pilot stated that he did not follow the checklist and that he did not hear the landing gear warning horn during his approach. When informed that the throttle position to activate the landing gear warning horn was only about 1/2 inch forward of the full aft idle position, the pilot indicated that he had not retarded the throttle that far. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its undercarriage as a result of the abnormal runway contact.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he retracted the landing gear following an aborted landing due to traffic on the active runway. He stated that on his second approach he carried power due to the gusty wind condition, but during the landing flare he realized that he had failed to extend the landing gear. The pilot further said that after he realized that the landing gear was not extended he added full power; however, the airplane impacted the runway with the landing gear in the retracted position. He added that he did not follow the checklist and that he did not hear the landing gear warning horn during his approach. When informed that the throttle position to activate the landing gear warning horn was only about one-half inch beyond the full aft idle position, the pilot indicated that he had not retarded the throttle that far. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its undercarriage as a result of the abnormal runway contact.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 PDT
Nearest AirportSouth Lake Tahoe (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length8541 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA24 250
Tail NumberN7950P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott Dineen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO540 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 32 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data