Incident Overview
On the second of two practice instrument approaches, the aircraft was cleared for a touch-and-go landing. The pilot reported that he remained in an "instrument approach mindset," which led him to skip the Before Landing checklist and subsequently fail to extend the landing gear. The aircraft touched down with the gear retracted, slid along the runway, and came to rest in an upright position.
Pilot’s Account
The pilot acknowledged that he did not lower the landing gear and also stated that he did not hear the landing gear warning horn. Notably, the pilot mentioned that he was unaware the aircraft was equipped with such a warning system.
System Examination
A subsequent inspection of the landing gear warning horn system revealed no anomalies that would have prevented normal operation. The system was functioning as designed at the time of the incident.
Conclusion
The incident occurred when the pilot, focused on the instrument approach procedure, omitted critical pre-landing checks, resulting in the gear-up landing. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft remained upright after sliding to a stop.