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July 13, 2022 · Piper Aircraft PA-60-601P · N601NG

Scappoose, WA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Scappoose, WA
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft PA-60-601P (1980)
Tail Number
N601NG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA272

The pilot reported that, he was a little behind the airplane because of the short duration of the flight and he did not use a prelanding checklist to verify that the landing gear was extended before touchdown. The bottom of the fuselage was substantially damaged during the gear up landing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize a prelanding checklist.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, he was a little behind the airplane because of the short duration of the flight and he did not use a prelanding checklist to verify that the landing gear was extended before touchdown. The bottom of the fuselage was substantially damaged during the gear up landing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 PDT
Nearest AirportScappoose (0nm E)
Runway33
Runway Length5100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper Aircraft PA-60-601P
Tail NumberN601NG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-S1A5 · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · IO-540-S1A5 · Reciprocating · 350
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data