No fatalities

PIPER PA32R 300 accident at Florala, AL, 8 Nov 2023

Florala, AL, United States

On November 8, 2023, a PIPER PA32R 300 was involved in an aviation accident near Florala, AL. 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 flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operatedInstructor/check pilot