Landing Gear Not Extended During Approach

Incident Overview and Pilot Account According to the pilot, the landing gear was not extended prior to landing on the runway. The airplane touched down and slid to a stop. Following the landing, a postimpact fire ensued, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause beyond the pilot's account and the postimpact fire. The investigation found no mechanical issues that would have prevented normal operation.