N990W

Substantial
None

BEECH 95-C55S/N: TE-49

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 17, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA113
Location
Ozark, AR
Event ID
20101217X05755
Coordinates
35.510555, -93.839164
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 extend the landing gear prior to landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N990W
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
TE-49
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
95-C55BE55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH UNLIMITED INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the written statement provided by the pilot, he was preparing to land on runway 22. While performing his checklist, he "pointed at the gear" and said "gear" and was certain he had already extended the landing gear. During the landing flare he felt the propellers impact the runway and immediately realized that the landing gear had not been extended prior to the landing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who traveled to the accident location, the airplane was damaged by a post impact fire. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident. He elaborated and stated he did not hear the gear horn due to his use of headsets.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA113