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PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180 accident at Fort Worth, TX, 7 Jan 2024

Fort Worth, TX, United States

On January 7, 2024, a PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180 operated by ATP Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 15 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 and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotInstructor/check pilotNot used/operated

Related events

Same aircraft family

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jan 2024 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180 accident near Fort Worth, TX?

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jan 2024 PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jan 2024 involved a PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-44-180, operated by ATP Flight School, at Fort Worth, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.

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