BELLANCA 17 30
Burnet, TX — October 15, 2016
Event Information
| Date | October 15, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA031 |
| Event ID | 20161020X94935 |
| Location | Burnet, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.73528, -98.24000 |
| Airport | BURNET MUNI KATE CRADDOCK FIEL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 17 30 |
| 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 decision to continue the unstabilized approach and his failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a high performance complex airplane reported that during his fourth engine out practice landing, the airplane was "high and fast". He further reported that he wanted to keep the training realistic and elected not to go-around. The pilot continued the approach, but reported that he "felt behind the airplane." The airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted, skidded off the runway to the left, and impacted a runway light.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing
The pilot reported no preaccident 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.