GRUMMAN G44
Anchorage, AK — May 1, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA045 |
| Event ID | 20200507X54716 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.21583, -149.84194 |
| Airport | MERRILL FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GRUMMAN |
| Model | G44 |
| 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 for a runway landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear on the amphibious airplane for a landing to an asphalt runway. Subsequently, the airplane landed with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.