Event Description
During an approach to land on runway 21, the pilot executed a single 180-degree turn from downwind to final. This maneuver was prompted by gusty crosswind conditions. The pilot later reported that his normal procedure was to lower the landing gear on the base leg of the traffic pattern. However, because the approach did not follow a standard traffic pattern, his habitual sequence was interrupted. As a result, he failed to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the abbreviated pattern caused him to deviate from his usual checklist sequence. He acknowledged that under normal circumstances, he would have extended the landing gear while on the base leg. The gusty crosswinds necessitated the shortened pattern, but this alteration led to the omission of the gear extension step.
Outcome
The airplane touched down on the runway with the landing gear still retracted. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft. No further details about injuries or extent of damage were provided in the report.