No fatalities
12 Jan 2025: PIPER PA44 180 — AA AERO INC — Fairfield, NJ
On 12 Jan 2025, a PIPER PA44 180 operated by AA AERO INC was involved in an aviation accident near Fairfield, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotNot used/operatedInstructor/check pilot