What happened
The flight proceeded normally until the aircraft reached its destination airport. During the descent, the pilot noted that the airspeed was higher than normal; however, the approach was continued toward the runway. Upon touchdown, the aircraft made contact with the ground on its belly rather than its wheels.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the configuration of the landing gear and the pilot's use of procedures during the approach. The pilot indicated that the landing gear was not switched to the down position. While a checklist was present in front of the pilot during the flight, the pilot stated he must have missed the relevant item regarding gear extension. There was no indication provided by the pilot as to whether a formal checklist was utilized at any point during the approach phase.