Incident Description
On 5 August 2022, at 09:29 local time, a Tecnam P2006T (registration SP-SMR) was conducting training circuits at EPPO. The exercise involved landing with one engine inoperative. During the approach, the student pilot extended the flaps but did not lower the landing gear. The instructor failed to notice this omission, and the aircraft touched down with the gear retracted.
After the aircraft came to a stop, the instructor shut down the engine and notified the tower controller of the gear-up landing. Airport fire services and the duty airport officer arrived at the scene.
Damage and Repairs
Inspection revealed multiple abrasions on the lower fuselage skin and the separation of all antennas installed in that area. Damaged fuselage panels (total area approximately 4.5 m²) and antennas were replaced per Work Card No. 1707 dated 28 August 2022, issued by the aircraft manufacturer. Following the repairs and a test flight, the aircraft was returned to service.
Findings
The investigation determined that during the approach, the student pilot did not read the checklist aloud, and the instructor did not notice this nor adequately supervise the student's actions.
Causes
The incident was caused by: 1. Failure to extend the landing gear before landing. 2. Lack of sufficient supervision by the instructor over the student pilot's actions.
Contributing Factor
Non-compliance with procedures: the approach checklist was not read aloud.
Actions Taken
The investigating entity conducted additional briefings with pilots and technical staff addressing the incident, and a description was published in a safety bulletin. No further safety recommendations were formulated.