The pilot flying this Piper Aerostar landed without putting his gear down. You might be thinking "how could this happen?", but without the right checklist usage, it can actually happen very easily.
Unfamiliar airports and distractions can lead you to missing major checklist items. But this all could've been avoided by using a GUMPS check prior to landing:
G: Gas
Switch the fuel lever to "both" or the fullest tank.
U: Undercarriage
Lower the gear, and check landing gear indicators to make sure they're down and locked.
M: Mixture
Add a full rich mixture prior to landing.
P: Propeller(s)
If your airplane has a variable-pitch propeller and a propeller control, turn the prop to a high RPM setting.
S: Switches And Seat Belts
Fasten your seat belt and make sure you've switched necessary equipment to the "on" position. Depending on your aircraft, you might be turning on auxiliary fuel pumps, landing lights, etc.
Don't forget that the GUMPS checklist varies with manufacturer, make, and model. For instance, if you're flying a plane with carbureted engines, you might run a "C-GUMPS" or "Charlie-GUMPS" check which includes a "C" that stands for carburetor heat. Another common check is "BC-GUMPS," with the extra "B" signaling that the boost pump needs to be turned on.
Use your GUMPS check as you prepare for landing; the 45 degree entry, or downwind leg of your pattern is a great time for it.
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