Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during a straight-in approach, he forgot to extend the landing gear and that he landed with the landing gear retracted. Subsequently, the airplane slid on the runway before it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN24LA307 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 6, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Nearest airport
- Kalamazoo International (AZO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 58
- N-number
- N484WW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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.