Incident Overview
Approximately five miles from the destination airport, the pilot conducted the before landing checklist and believed the landing gear had been extended. The pilot continued the approach, and the aircraft touched down with the landing gear still retracted. The impact caused substantial damage to the wing spar.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have prevented normal operation before the accident. The failure to properly verify the landing gear extension was identified as the key factor in the incident.
Damage Assessment
The gear-up landing resulted in significant structural damage, specifically to the wing spar. The extent of the damage required extensive repairs to return the aircraft to airworthy condition.