1999-08-30: Piper PA-24-180 — Eden Prairie, MN

Casualties unknown • Eden Prairie, MN, US

Probable cause

the failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and his failure to extend the landing gear.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane made a gear up landing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. In a written statement, the pilot said that he 'forgot to put the gear down.' At a postaccident examination, the airplane landing gear extended under its own power while the aircraft was supported on jacks.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1999-08-30 Piper PA-24-180 accident near Eden Prairie, MN?

The airplane made a gear up landing. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. In a written statement, the pilot said that he 'forgot to put the gear down.' At a postaccident examination, the airplane landing gear extended under its own power while the aircraft was supported on jacks.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1999-08-30 involved a Piper PA-24-180, registration N6606P, at Eden Prairie, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and his failure to extend the landing gear.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19463. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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