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20 Aug 2008: PIPER PA46-500TP — DIFFERENTIAL LEASING LLC — ST. LOUIS, MO

ST. LOUIS, MO, United States
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A Piper PA46-500TP experienced a gear-up landing at a St. Louis airport after the pilot failed to extend the landing gear.

What happened

On August 20, 2008, a Piper PA46-500TP, registration N618MA, was attempting to land at its destination airport in St. Louis, Missouri. During the landing sequence, the pilot did not lower the landing gear. The aircraft touched down on the runway centerline in a gear-up configuration, subsequently veered off the right side of the runway, and came to a stop in the grass.

There were no injuries resulting from the accident. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft without assistance. The aircraft sustained damage to the fuselage, the belly, and the leading edge of the left wing.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to verify that the landing gear was in the down position before touchdown.

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operated