Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA19CA358

Bowie, MD, USA

Aircraft #1

N9018S

Beech 35

Analysis

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which he said was his error. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane reported that the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. He added that it was his error. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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