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Wheels-Up Landing at Madison-Dane County-Truax Field (N199MA)

Madison-Dane County-Truax Field, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 31, 2007, a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne (registration N199MA) operated by We-Lease was involved in an aviation accident near Madison-Dane County-Truax Field, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft made a wheels-up landing at Madison-Dane County-Truax Field after the right main gear remained stuck in the wheel well. Both occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During an approach to Madison-Dane County-Truax Field, the pilot of a twin-engine aircraft encountered a technical issue involving the right main landing gear. The gear remained stuck in its wheel well, preventing normal extension. In response, the pilot elected to retract the gear and complete a wheels-up landing. The aircraft belly-landed and slid for a few dozen metres before coming to rest. Both occupants escaped the incident uninjured, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Aug 2007 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident near Madison-Dane County-Truax Field, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft made a wheels-up landing at Madison-Dane County-Truax Field after the right main gear remained stuck in the wheel well. Both occupants escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Aug 2007 Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 2007 involved a Piper PA-31 Cheyenne, registration N199MA, operated by We-Lease, at Madison-Dane County-Truax Field, United States of America.

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