Probable cause
The failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was participating in an air racing event. He reported that, after finishing qualification laps, he lowered the landing gear in preparation for landing, but the left main gear unsafe light illuminated. The pilot attempted to troubleshoot the problem but was unable to fully extend the gear. While troubleshooting, he also noticed that electrical bus 1 was no longer charging; shortly thereafter, the airplane experienced an electrical failure, and the engine, which was equipped with an electronic ignition system, lost total power. The pilot landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted and a fire ensued. The airplane sustained substantial damage.
The airplane was not examined after the accident, and the reason for the landing gear and electrical anomalies was not determined.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR19LA261 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 9, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Reno, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Reno/Stead Airport (RTS)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built Super GT 111
- N-number
- N400MC
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2019
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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