# NTSB Accident IAD05FA125
> **Piper PA-32R-301** · 2005-08-22 · West Chester, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD05FA125
- **Event ID:** 20050831X01341
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-08-22
- **Location:** West Chester, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.985279, -75.581947
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-301
- **Registration:** N9285R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing after the airplane contacted the runway.  A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended during the landing.

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