N23995

Substantial
None

BEECH C24RS/N: MC-473

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 29, 2010
NTSB Number
WPR10CA270
Location
Boise, ID
Event ID
20100601X22421
Coordinates
43.564445, -116.222778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear for landing and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N23995
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC-473
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
C24RBE24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JESSEN AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
630 S TIBURON AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
MERIDIAN
State / Zip Code
ID 83642-3590
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot receiving instruction and the certified flight instructor (CFI) reported that while attempting a simulated engine-out approach, the pilot failed to lower the airplane’s landing gear. During the landing flare the stall warning horn activated followed by the activation of the gear warning horn. The gear warning horn had not activated during the power-off approach. The CFI immediately took the controls and attempted to add full power, but the pilot's hand on the controls prevented him from achieving full throttle application. The CFI was only able to add approximately half power. The airplane subsequently landed in a gear-up configuration. The operator of the airplane indicated that there were no known mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The pilot stated that he had not specifically checked the gear warning horn on that flight, but it had been operating properly earlier that day.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR10CA270