PILATUS PC12 - 45
Crownpoint, NM — May 13, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA080 |
| Event ID | 20150520X94628 |
| Location | Crownpoint, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.72445, -108.19945 |
| Airport | CROWNPOINT |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PILATUS |
| Model | PC12 - 45 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that after the airplane crossed the runway threshold, he reduced engine power to idle and the gear warning horn sounded. The pilot reported that he misinterpreted the gear warning horn for the ground proximity warning system and the airplane landed with the gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the spar carry-through structure and left spar attachment. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.