Probable cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the checklist.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he was asked by air traffic control to enter a right base, crossing in front of a passenger jet on final approach to another runway. The pilot further stated that he accepted this option and did not feel rushed; however, in doing so, it interrupted him from his typical traffic pattern entry and checklist usage, which resulted in him not extending the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear up which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR14CA057 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 23, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Nearest airport
- Salt Lake City Intl (SLC)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
PA46 350P
- N-number
- N3151G
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2006
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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.