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Landing with Gear Retracted at Casarrubios del Monte Aerodrome (EC-BNY)

Casarrubios (Toledo), ES

On March 28, 2000, a Piper PA-28R-180 (registration EC-BNY) was involved in an aviation accident near Casarrubios (Toledo), ES. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew likely forgot to deploy the landing gear. Although the aircraft's gear warning device activated, the crew did not notice the acoustic alert. This summary draws on records from the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC).

Sourcesthe Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Piper PA-28R-180 (EC-BNY) landed with its gear retracted at Casarrubios del Monte Aerodrome on 28 March 2000. The crew aborted the landing after a warning, causing minor damage to the propeller and tail tie-down hook. Both occupants were uninjured.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 28 March 2000, a Piper PA-28R-180 aircraft, registration EC-BNY, manufactured in 1967, was involved in an incident at Casarrubios del Monte Aerodrome in Toledo province. The aircraft was equipped with a single Lycoming IO-360-B1E engine and had a maximum takeoff weight of less than 2,250 kg. The operation was a general aviation dual instruction flight, with a commercial pilot instructor and a student aboard. The pilot had 25 total flight hours. The incident occurred during the landing phase, specifically a landing with the landing gear retracted. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and both occupants were uninjured.

Probable cause

The crew likely forgot to deploy the landing gear. Although the aircraft's gear warning device activated, the crew did not notice the acoustic alert.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Mar 2000 Piper PA-28R-180 accident near Casarrubios (Toledo), ES?

A Piper PA-28R-180 (EC-BNY) landed with its gear retracted at Casarrubios del Monte Aerodrome on 28 March 2000. The crew aborted the landing after a warning, causing minor damage to the propeller and tail tie-down hook. Both occupants were uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Mar 2000 Piper PA-28R-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Mar 2000 involved a Piper PA-28R-180, registration EC-BNY, at Casarrubios (Toledo), ES.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew likely forgot to deploy the landing gear. Although the aircraft's gear warning device activated, the crew did not notice the acoustic alert.

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Investigation report by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). Original record: https://www.transportes.gob.es/recursos_mfom/2000_008_in_0.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC), Spain - Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible.