What happened
On March 5, 2008, a Piper PA24-260, registration N9126P, was cleared to land on runway 27 at West Palm Beach, Florida. During the approach, the pilot made an incorrect turn and subsequently landed on runway 31. The pilot did not utilize the aircraft checklist or visually confirm that the landing gear was in the down position prior to touchdown, resulting in a gear-up landing. There were no injuries resulting from the accident.
The investigation
An examination of the aircraft conducted by the FAA revealed that the airplane sustained structural damage to the bulkhead.