Probable cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, he unintentionally landed the airplane with the gear retracted. He additionally reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the wing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR12CA016 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 18, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech D17S
- N-number
- N44562
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
Other records under this N-number
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