Northrop F5
Reno, NV — August 24, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 24, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA286 |
| Event ID | 20200824X01445 |
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.68083, -119.88000 |
| Airport | Reno/Stead |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Northrop |
| Model | F5 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to complete the pre-landing checklist due to a distraction which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that while the pilot was in the airport traffic pattern, he was distracted by a radio transmission on the common traffic advisory frequency from additional landing traffic at the airport. The operator stated that the pilot continued his approach to landing, with the landing gear still retracted, having not completed the landing checklist. While on final approach, the pilot received a "terrain, terrain" alert, and perceived he was slightly low, and added power. Subsequently, the airplane landed gear up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer.
The operator reported that there were no pre-accident 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.