Accident · 2013-07-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-07-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-44-180 (N436PA)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- BIRD ACQUISITION LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Bird Acquisition LLC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and the flight examiner's distracted attention.
Source: NTSB case WPR13CA316Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | Airplane | 27 | Class 1 (2012-03-21) | 233 total · 27 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.