Probable cause
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he was cleared to land on runway 27 and he did not use the checklist or visually ensure that the landing gear was down. He made a wrong turn and landed gear up on runway 31. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed it received structural damage to the bulkhead.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for MIA08CA077 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 5, 2008
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Palm Beach International (KPBI)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA24-260
- N-number
- N9126P
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.