Yakovlev YAK 52
East Stroudsburg, PA — August 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA540 |
| Event ID | 20180825X04738 |
| Location | East Stroudsburg, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.03583, -75.16055 |
| Airport | Stroudsburg-Pocono |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Yakovlev |
| Model | YAK 52 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, on short final, he decided to go around. During the go-around, the airplane "developed a severe vibration" so he made a precautionary landing on runway 26 with the gear retracted. The airplane slid, exited the runway and impacted terrain.
The inspector further reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage and engine mounts.
The inspector added that, after his examination, he determined there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures to 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.