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October 18, 2018 · Piper PA24 250 · N6263P
Madras, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Madras, OR
Aircraft
Piper PA24 250 (1959)
Tail Number
N6263P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA032
The pilot of the retractable-gear airplane reported that, during landing, at the "last second," he noticed that the landing gear were not extended. He applied full power to go around, but the airplane pitched down and impacted the runway. The airplane came to rest about 1000 ft down the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent pitchdown and impact with the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the retractable-gear airplane reported that, during landing, at the "last second" he noticed that the landing gear was not extended. He applied full power to go around, but the airplane pitched down and impacted the runway. The airplane came to rest about 1000 ft down the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 PDT
Nearest AirportMadras Municipal (0nm SSE)
Runway34
Runway Length5089 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA24 250
Tail NumberN6263P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-A1D-5 · Reciprocating · 250
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point23 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time21:56
Weather SourceWFAC