Accident Details
Date
Saturday, January 10, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA125
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Event ID
20090111X44322
Coordinates
35.040279, -106.609169
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 remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SUDDARTH STEVEN CRAIG
Address
40 BLANCO DR
City
EDGEWOOD
State / Zip Code
NM 87015-9578
Country
United States
Analysis
Shortly after takeoff and following the landing gear retraction, the pilot realized he failed to remove the tow-bar from the airplane's nose landing gear. After multiple failed attempts to extend the airplane's nose landing gear, the pilot elected to retract the main landing gear and perform a gear-up landing. The airplane's fuselage and right aileron sustained damage during the landing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA125