Accident Summary
A multi-engine check ride resulted in a gear-up landing after the pilot and examiner were distracted by other traffic. The pilot reported that the incident occurred during a simulated engine failure exercise. When the examiner retarded the throttle, the landing gear unsafe warning horn activated and continued sounding for the remainder of the flight.
Flight Details
Following the simulated engine failure, the pilot executed a simulated single-engine approach. He decided to delay extending the landing gear until the airplane was on the base leg of the traffic pattern. However, while turning to the base leg, he became distracted by radio calls from other traffic and omitted the gear extension. The examiner also reported focusing her attention on the other aircraft.
Landing and Damage
The airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted. It slid approximately 1,400 feet before coming to a stop. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause
The source does not explicitly state a probable cause for the accident.