SWEARINGEN SA 226AT
Dayton, TN — June 3, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 3, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA276 |
| Event ID | 20140603X25210 |
| Location | Dayton, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.48910, -85.00966 |
| Airport | Mark Anton Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | SWEARINGEN |
| Model | SA 226AT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Full Narrative
Approximately five miles from the destination airport, the pilot conducted the before landing checklist and thought he had extended the landing gear. He continued the landing approach, and the airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
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.