Probable cause
Landing with the left main landing gear retracted due to the failure of the landing gear control unit, which resulted in substantial damage.
NTSB analysis
The pilot did not receive a positive indication that the left main landing gear was down and locked. After completing all applicable emergency checklists, he elected to shut down the left engine and land with the left main landing gear retracted. The left wing was substantially damaged during landing. During postaccident examination the landing gear control unit was replaced, and the landing gear functioned normally.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA20LA259 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 22, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Nearest airport
- Montgomery Rgnl (Dannelly Fiel (MGM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 400
- N-number
- N425BJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1987
- 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.