SWEARINGEN SA-226AT
West Memphis, AR — May 19, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA261 |
| Event ID | 20100521X90218 |
| Location | West Memphis, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.13500, -90.23444 |
| Airport | West Memphis Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SWEARINGEN |
| Model | SA-226AT |
| 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
Failure of both pilots to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for landing.
Full Narrative
The two airline transport pilots were conducting a full-stop landing at their home airport. The airplane was put on a 5 to 8 mile final as the pilot read and quickly complete the checklist. The airplane was configured with full flaps and when the pilot went to actuate the landing gear he diverted his attention to his deteriorating airspeed and glidepath deviation. The pilot made the necessary correction to stabilize the approach. At 500 feet above the ground, the pilot glanced over to the gear indicator and thought he saw "three down." The pilot continued the approach and the airplane landed with the gear in the retracted position. Neither pilot reported hearing the gear warning horn.
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.