Probable cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, while performing the landing checklist, he was certain he 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. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage due to a postimpact fire. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident; he stated that he did not hear the gear horn due to his use of headsets.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA113 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Dec 17, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Ozark, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- Ozark-Franklin County Airport (7M5)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Beech 95-C55
- N-number
- N990W
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.