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July 7, 2017 · Piper PA32 · XB-BNH
San Antonio, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 7, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
San Antonio, TX
Aircraft
Piper PA32
Tail Number
XB-BNH
Operator
unknown
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA418
The pilot of the retractable-landing-gear airplane forgot to extend the landing gear before touchdown. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Main landing gear-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane forgot to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. After multiple requests, the pilot failed to submit the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest AirportSan Antonio Intl (0nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32
Tail NumberXB-BNH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operatorunknown
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 17 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:51
Weather SourceWFAC