No fatalities

23 Sep 2025: PIPER PA 46-350P — Lake Havasu City, AZ

Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States

On 23 Sep 2025, a PIPER PA 46-350P was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Havasu City, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and failure to conduct the before landing checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and failure to conduct the before landing checklist.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operated