NORTH AMERICAN P 51
Dallas, TX, February 3, 2016
Event Information
| Date | February 3, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.67944, -96.86611 |
| Airport | DALLAS EXECUTIVE |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA133 |
| Event ID | 20160217X02332 |
Aircraft
| Make | NORTH AMERICAN |
| Model | P 51 |
| Registration # | N61429 |
| Operator | AMERICAN AIR POWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSE |
| Owner | AMERICAN AIR POWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| 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 prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot further reported that this accident could have been prevented with a "higher degree" of diligence to checklists.
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.