BEECH 58
Huntsville, AL — March 18, 2016
Event Information
| Date | March 18, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA161 |
| Event ID | 20160324X73913 |
| Location | Huntsville, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.63722, -86.77500 |
| Airport | HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES F |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 58 |
| 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 failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown resulting in a landing with the landing gear retracted and consequent substantial damage.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after completing the maintenance test flight, he established a normal approach to the runway. However, he reported that he did not extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron and the bottom of the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight 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.