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Aircraft Overruns Runway After Gear-Up Landing (N1999H)

Burnsville, NC, US

On January 25, 1995, a Piper PA-32R-300 (registration N1999H) was involved in an aviation accident near Burnsville, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE BEFORE-LANDING CHECKLIST TO ENSURE THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

After a flyby, the pilot entered the pattern but did not lower landing gear. Propeller tips struck the runway, then the pilot attempted a go-around but opted for gear-up landing, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

Incident Sequence

According to the airport manager, the pilot had completed a flyby of the runway and was in the traffic pattern to land. A witness observed that on final approach, the pilot had not lowered the landing gear. As the aircraft descended, the propeller blade tips struck the runway surface. The pilot then added power in an attempt to go around, but subsequently decided to conduct a gear-up landing instead.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that he had not performed a complete before-landing checklist and had forgotten to lower the landing gear. This omission led to the sequence of events.

Outcome

During the gear-up landing, the aircraft overran the runway and collided with terrain. The extent of damage or injuries is not specified in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Jan 1995 Piper PA-32R-300 accident near Burnsville, NC?

After a flyby, the pilot entered the pattern but did not lower landing gear. Propeller tips struck the runway, then the pilot attempted a go-around but opted for gear-up landing, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Jan 1995 involved a Piper PA-32R-300, registration N1999H, at Burnsville, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE BEFORE-LANDING CHECKLIST TO ENSURE THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X02826. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.