Incident Overview
A pilot practicing short field landings experienced a propeller strike after failing to extend the landing gear on the fourth landing attempt. The pilot stated that he neglected to lower the landing gear and did not verify its status before touchdown.
Sequence of Events
During the approach for the fourth landing, the pilot did not deploy the landing gear and did not check the gear indicators. As the aircraft touched down, the propeller struck the ground. The pilot then attempted to lower the landing gear, but reported that there was insufficient time for the gear to extend before contact occurred.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot noted that no mechanical malfunction or failure of the aircraft had occurred prior to the incident. The aircraft was operating normally, and the omission of the landing gear was attributed solely to the pilot's actions.
Damage
The propeller struck the ground during the landing sequence, resulting in damage to the propeller. No other details regarding damage extent or injury were provided by the pilot.