Incident Overview
While en route, a pilot diverted to Lake City, Florida to avoid adverse weather conditions. According to the pilot's account, he placed the landing gear handle in the down position while on the downwind leg of the approach. He extended the downwind leg to accommodate other traffic, then turned base and final, where he completed the before-landing checklist.
Landing and Post-Incident Examination
The aircraft was subsequently landed with the landing gear in its retracted position. After the incident, when the aircraft was lifted, a mechanic activated the electrical master switch and moved the landing gear handle to the down position. When the mechanic did this, the landing gear extended and the three green down-lock indicator lights illuminated, confirming the gear was down and locked.
Conclusion
The source provides no further information regarding the cause of the gear-up landing or any other circumstances. The investigation did not state a probable cause.