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October 24, 2023 · Piper PA-44-180 · N5331N
Savoy, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Savoy, IL
Aircraft
Piper PA-44-180 (2001)
Tail Number
N5331N
Operator
University of Illinois
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA026
During a multi-engine instructional flight, the flight instructor simulated an engine failure at the final approach fix. The pilot receiving instruction focused on maintaining control of the airplane and neither the pilot nor the flight instructor verified that the landing gear was extended. During the landing, they realized that the landing gear was still retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. A postaccident examination of the landing gear system by a mechanic revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The instructor stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision to ensure that the landing gear was extended.
Full Narrative
During a multi-engine instructional flight, the flight instructor simulated an engine failure at the final approach fix. The pilot receiving instruction focused on maintaining control of the airplane and neither the pilot nor the flight instructor verified that the landing gear was extended. During the landing, they realized that the landing gear was still retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. A postaccident examination of the landing gear system by a mechanic revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The instructor stated that there was nothing mechanically wrong with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportWillard Airport (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length6502 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-44-180
Tail NumberN5331N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniversity of Illinois
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · LO-360-A1H6 · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O-360-A1H6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC