Incident Summary
A pilot involved in a gear-up landing reported that he had been cleared by the tower for closed traffic. After reporting downwind abeam the tower, he prepared the aircraft for landing. The pilot stated that he firmly believed he had completed the GUMP check—a memory aid for landing gear, undercarriage, mixture, and propeller/propulsion. However, during the approach, he turned base to final, set up his approach speed, and subsequently landed with the gear retracted.
Pilot Account
In an interview, the pilot stated that he simply forgot to lower the gear. He expressed that he had intended to do so but the action was not carried out during the landing sequence.
Aircraft Inspection
Following the incident, an inspection of the aircraft was conducted. No pre-existing anomalies or mechanical malfunctions were noted. The aircraft was found to be in normal operating condition aside from the damage sustained from the gear-up landing.
Conclusion
The event was attributed solely to pilot error, specifically the omission of lowering the landing gear prior to touchdown.