Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during landing and the check pilot’s inadequate supervision.
NTSB analysis
The check pilot reported that, the pilot being evaluated was performing a simulated critical engine failure approach to a local airport. During the visual approach, everything seemed normal until touchdown when both pilots realized that the landing gear had not been extended. The airplane slid to a stop on the runway substantially damaging the lower fuselage. The check pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR21LA247 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 25, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Nearest airport
- Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Short Bros SD-360-300
- N-number
- N970AA
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1988
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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.