Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
NTSB Number
DFW08CA219
Location
ST. LOUIS, MO
Event ID
20081021X23854
Coordinates
38.661945, -90.651947
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AIR MATRIX LLC
Address
2017 LOMITA BLVD # 2093
City
LOMITA
State / Zip Code
CA 90717-1701
Country
United States
Analysis
While landing at the destination airport, the pilot failed to lower the landing gear. The airplane settled on the runway centerline gear up, departed the right side of the runway, and came to rest in the grass. The pilot was able to egress the airplane without assistance. Damage was discovered to the airplane's left wing leading edge, belly, and fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DFW08CA219