No fatalities
13 Jul 2022: PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-60-601P — METRO WEST AMBULANCE — Scappoose, WA
On 13 Jul 2022, a PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION PA-60-601P operated by METRO WEST AMBULANCE was involved in an aviation accident near Scappoose, WA. 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 utilize a prelanding checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize a prelanding checklist.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Pilot