Gainesville, TX, USA
N7655B
BELLANCA Cruisemaster
The pilot reported that while on final approach for runway 18 the airplane bounced around in gusty wind conditions. The pilot was focused on the wind gusts, and he forgot to put the landing gear down. The airplane touched down on the lower fuselage and slid to a stop. The pilot observed smoke emitting from the engine after the landing. The airplane was consumed by a post-crash fire.
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction with the wind gusts.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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