BEECH 35 - UNDESIGNAT
Seattle, WA — September 21, 2013
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA422 |
| Event ID | 20130925X14546 |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.54083, -122.31099 |
| Airport | Boeing Field/King County Intl |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 35 - UNDESIGNAT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's distracted attention and failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was instructed by air traffic control to enter a right downwind following a [corporate] jet that was on final approach, and he was warned about wake turbulence. The pilot further stated that as he observed the jet pass by, he turned to watch it land so he could land beyond its touchdown point. The pilot revealed that in doing so, this interrupted him from completing his landing checklist and he failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear up which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.