Probable cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which he said was his error. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the 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 GAA19CA358 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 27, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bowie, Maryland
- Nearest airport
- Freeway (W00)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 35
- N-number
- N9018S
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1965
- 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.