Flight History
On 10 February 2020 at 07:36 UTC, a Tecnam P2006T aircraft, registration LY-MEP, departed from Castellón Airport (LECH) on a training flight to practice takeoffs and landings. The aircraft was owned by a flight school operating at the airport. After completing the first landing and takeoff without incident, the crew prepared for a second landing. Meanwhile, another training aircraft from the same school was preparing for a solo flight. The instructor decided to give priority to the solo student, delaying their own landing.
Approach and Landing
According to crew statements, they checked the required approach actions, including confirming that the three green landing gear position lights were illuminated on the instrument panel, and prepared to land. However, the landing was made with the landing gear not fully extended.
Injuries and Damage
The two persons on board—a student pilot and an instructor—were not injured. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the probable cause of the landing with the gear not fully extended was the failure to adhere to flight procedures, specifically the improper performance of the approach and final checklists.