No fatalities

4 Jun 2022: PIPER PA-32R-301 — Spencer, VA

Spencer, VA, United States

On 4 Jun 2022, a PIPER PA-32R-301 was involved in an aviation accident near Spencer, VA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operated