Incident Overview
A retractable-gear airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage after the pilot landed with the gear retracted during a simulated engine out landing. The pilot was accompanied by a flight instructor at the time of the incident.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the incident occurred during a training exercise involving a simulated engine failure. The pilot reported that they forgot to extend the landing gear before touching down. The airplane landed with the gear retracted, resulting in damage to the fuselage.
Aircraft and Mechanical Condition
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane's systems were functioning as designed before the landing.
Investigation Findings
The investigation focused on the pilot's actions during the simulated emergency procedure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear was the direct reason for the gear-up landing. No other contributing factors were identified.