# NTSB Accident CEN23LA253
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 2023-06-10 · Watkins, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA253
- **Event ID:** 20230623192424
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2023-06-10
- **Location:** Watkins, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.793656, -104.54977
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N6886P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the prelanding checklist to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing.

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