BEECH 95-C55

Ozark, AR — December 17, 2010

Event Information

DateDecember 17, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN11CA113
Event ID20101217X05755
LocationOzark, AR
CountryUSA
Coordinates35.51056, -93.83916
AirportOzark-Franklin County Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
Model95-C55
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNITE
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.

Full Narrative

According to the written statement provided by the pilot, he was preparing to land on runway 22. While performing his checklist, he "pointed at the gear" and said "gear" and was certain he had already extended the landing gear. During the landing flare he felt the propellers impact the runway and immediately realized that the landing gear had not been extended prior to the landing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who traveled to the accident location, the airplane was damaged by a post impact fire. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. He elaborated and stated he did not hear the gear horn due to his use of headsets.

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.

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