Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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On February 14, 2011, a PIPER PA-28RT-201 was involved in an aviation accident near Danville, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot attempted a 180-degree power-off approach and landed with the landing gear retracted, causing substantial damage to the aircraft upon runway impact. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
A pilot attempted a 180-degree power-off approach and landed with the landing gear retracted, causing substantial damage to the aircraft upon runway impact. No mechanical malfunctions were reported.
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
The accident on 14 Feb 2011 involved a PIPER PA-28RT-201, at Danville, IN.
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
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