Gear-up landing at Foremost Airport results in aircraft loss

No fatalities • Foremost, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage following a belly landing at Foremost Airport after the landing gear failed to deploy.

What happened

During an approach to Foremost Airport, a twin-engine aircraft performed a landing without its landing gear extended. The aircraft impacted the runway surface in a wheels-up configuration, resulting in significant structural damage. The aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss, as the damage was deemed beyond repair.

At the time of the incident, the pilot was the only person on board the aircraft. Despite the impact of the landing, the pilot escaped the wreckage without any injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident indicate that the landing gear had not been deployed prior to touchdown. The specific reason why the gear remained retracted during the final approach remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The landing gear was not extended prior to the aircraft's impact with the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-04-25 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Foremost, Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage following a belly landing at Foremost Airport after the landing gear failed to deploy.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-04-25 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-04-25 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration C-FRJE, operated by Westair Aviation (Canada), at Foremost, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The landing gear was not extended prior to the aircraft's impact with the runway.

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