BEECH D17S

Phoenix, AZ — October 18, 2011

Event Information

DateOctober 18, 2011
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR12CA016
Event ID20111024X75730
LocationPhoenix, AZ
CountryUSA
Coordinates33.43417, -112.01139
AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
ModelD17S
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that following a local area flight, he unintentionally landed the airplane with the gear retracted. According to the Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator, the airplane sustained wing rib damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.

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