Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while he was on approach, a communication with the air traffic control (ATC) tower controller interrupted his completion of the before landing checklist. The pilot reported that he forgot to resume the checklist and lower the landing gear. About 20 ft above the runway, the ATC controller alerted the pilot that his landing gear was retracted. The pilot applied full engine power and attempted to lower the landing gear; however, the airplane touched down on the runway without the landing gear properly configured, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left aileron.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN26LA262 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 20, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Janesville, Wisconsin
- Nearest airport
- Southern Wisconsin Rgnl (JVL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech F33A
- N-number
- N933A
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1991
- 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.