On May 26, 2005, a Piper PA-31-310 (registration N65MR) was involved in an aviation accident near Manokotak, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to extend the landing gear and did not complete the landing checklist. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot landed with the landing gear retracted after failing to lower it on approach and not completing the landing checklist, resulting in structural damage to the fuselage.
Accident Details
The accident involved a commercial certificated pilot who was conducting an approach to an airport. During the base leg of the approach, the pilot lowered partial flaps but did not extend the landing gear. As the approach continued, the pilot reported that he failed to complete the landing checklist. Consequently, the aircraft landed with the landing gear still retracted.
Damage
The aircraft sustained structural damage to the fuselage. The damage necessitated the replacement or repair of several bulkheads and a large area of belly skin extending from the nose wheel to the tail.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to extend the landing gear and did not complete the landing checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 May 2005 Piper PA-31-310 accident near Manokotak, AK?
A commercial pilot landed with the landing gear retracted after failing to lower it on approach and not completing the landing checklist, resulting in structural damage to the fuselage.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 May 2005 Piper PA-31-310 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 May 2005 involved a Piper PA-31-310, registration N65MR, at Manokotak, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to extend the landing gear and did not complete the landing checklist.
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