BEECH 95-C55
Ozark, AR — December 17, 2010
Event Information
| Date | December 17, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA113 |
| Event ID | 20101217X05755 |
| Location | Ozark, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.51056, -93.83916 |
| Airport | Ozark-Franklin County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 95-C55 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| 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 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.