GLOBE GC-1B
Tucson, AZ — May 19, 2013
Event Information
| Date | May 19, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA240 |
| Event ID | 20130523X35113 |
| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.14222, -111.17472 |
| Airport | Ryan Field |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the third approach practicing touch-and-go landings, he felt and heard the propeller hit the ground and realized that he had forgotten to lower the landing gear. The airplane touched down on the runway, and skidded to a stop in about 600 feet substantially damaging the lower fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine 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.