BEECH K35
Port Townsend, WA — November 14, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 14, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA101 |
| Event ID | 20090128X35811 |
| Location | Port Townsend, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.05361, -122.81055 |
| Airport | Jefferson Co. Internat'l A/P |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | K35 |
| 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 lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist and the distraction caused by the discussion with the passenger.
Full Narrative
The pilot decided to make a straight-in visual flight rules (VFR) approach to the destination airport after a flight of less than 10 minutes from his point of departure. There was departing traffic at the non-controlled destination airport and the pilot said he became distracted while discussing that traffic with his passenger. The pilot, who said he normally makes sure the gear is down while on downwind, did not use a checklist and failed to lower the gear prior to landing. The subsequent contact with the runway surface resulted in damage to a fuselage bulkhead.
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.