Incident Overview
On November 16, 2022, at approximately 10:00 UTC, a Tecnam P2006T aircraft registered as D-GSEV, operated by Sevenair Academy, experienced an abnormal runway contact during landing at Cascais Aerodrome (LPCS), Portugal. The flight was a commercial pilot license (CPL) examination flight, with an instructor pilot and a student pilot on board. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the lower primary fuselage structure and antennas; both occupants exited unharmed. The runway was not damaged.
Flight Sequence
The examination flight included two circuits: the first with a go-around at low height, and the second with a flapless landing. During the approach for the flapless landing on runway 35, the student initially configured the flaps for landing, which was corrected by the instructor. Subsequently, the landing checklist was not completed, and the landing gear remained retracted throughout the landing.
Post-Event Findings
Post-incident tests confirmed that the landing gear system and the associated visual and audible warning systems operated normally. The crew reported they forgot to lower the landing gear and did not hear any aural warning. The instructor pilot had about 1100 total flight hours with 500 hours on the type; the student had 179:55 total hours with 39:35 hours on multi-engine aircraft.
Weather and Conditions
The weather was suitable for the examination flight. At the time of landing, the air traffic control service reported wind from 250 degrees at 7 knots. The flight was conducted in daylight conditions.
GPIAAF Comments
The investigation noted that the distraction caused by correcting the flap configuration likely led to omission of the landing checklist. Additionally, the flapless landing condition, combined with throttle positions, prevented activation of the landing gear warning horn. The GPIAAF decided not to proceed with a formal safety investigation beyond the analysis and immediate findings, considering the process closed.