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June 24, 2025 · Piper PA-24-260 · N8817P
Ashland, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ashland, WI
Aircraft
Piper PA-24-260 (1965)
Tail Number
N8817P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA220
The pilot reported that the flight was a local sightseeing flight with a passenger. They departed the pilot’s home base airport and flew at a lower level than normal for sightseeing purposes. They planned to land at another airport for lunch and due to the low level of the flight the pilot’s normal routine was disrupted and he did not perform his normal pre-landing checks. He stated that the landing was normal until the propeller blades struck the runway. After the airplane slid to a stop, he realized that he had not placed the landing gear selector in the “down” position. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and his failure to conduct the before landing checklist.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the flight was a local sightseeing flight with a passenger. They departed the pilot’s home base airport and flew at a lower level than normal for sightseeing purposes. They planned to land at another airport for lunch and due to the low level of the flight the pilot’s normal routine was disrupted and he did not perform his normal pre-landing checks. He stated that the landing was normal until the propeller blades struck the runway. After the airplane slid to a stop, he realized that he had not placed the landing gear selector in the “down” position. He stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:21 CDT
Nearest AirportJohn F Kennedy Meml (0nm N)
Runway13/3
Runway Length3498 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-24-260
Tail NumberN8817P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC