Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the approach, he completed the pre-landing checklist and verified the landing gear selector switch was in the down position. The pilot noted that sun glare on the instrument panel was present during the landing. Despite these actions, the aircraft touched down with the landing gear in the up and locked position, causing substantial damage to the fuselage.
Postaccident Examination
Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted an examination of the landing gear system. The gear was cycled multiple times, and no abnormalities were observed. The system functioned normally during the postaccident tests.
Pilot Actions
The pilot had performed the standard pre-landing checklist, which includes ensuring the gear is down and locked. The sun glare on the instrument panel may have affected visibility, but no causal link has been established. The exact reason why the gear remained retracted despite the switch being in the down position has not been determined.
Damage
The landing with the gear retracted resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. No other details about the extent of damage or injuries were provided in the source.