Piper Malibu PA 46-310 P accident at Vysoké Mýto

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details On 2 August 2003, at 12:25 UTC, a Piper Malibu PA 46-310 P with registration D-EADC was involved in an accident at Vysoké Mýto (LKVM). The aircraft, manufactured in 1984 and powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engine, was operated by KBH Produktions-Automation BmbH & Vertriebs – Kommanditgesellschaft. The pilot, a 66-year-old private pilot, had a total of 2,800 flight hours, including 1,280 hours on the Piper PA 46-310 P type. ## Flight Progression and Accident Sequence The pilot departed from LKVM for a local flight of approximately 15 minutes. During the approach to land on Runway 30, the pilot failed to extend the landing gear. The aircraft touched down on the asphalt runway approximately 145 meters from the threshold. After traveling 175 meters, the aircraft veered slightly to the right and came to a stop after an additional 110 meters on the right edge of the runway, rotated approximately 120 degrees to the right, and ended on the grass. ## Damage and Injuries No injuries were reported. The aircraft sustained minor damage, with an estimated cost of 250,000 euros. The propeller, intake cowling, lower fuselage, exhausts, and antennas were damaged during the ground run. ## Investigation Findings and Probable Cause The investigation was conducted by the ÚZPLN in cooperation with the Czech Police. The pilot stated that a wasp in the cabin during the final approach distracted him, causing him to forget to extend the landing gear. The aircraft had a valid airworthiness certificate, and weather conditions (CAVOK) did not contribute to the accident. The primary cause of the accident was identified as the pilot's reduced attention during critical landing tasks.