N44562

Substantial
None

BEECH D17SS/N: 6923

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR12CA016
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Event ID
20111024X75730
Coordinates
33.434165, -112.011390
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 extend the landing gear.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
6923
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
D17SBE17
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
D17S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HANSEN SCOTT G
Address
642 LUSTED LN
City
BATAVIA
State / Zip Code
IL 60510-1988
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that following a local area flight, he unintentionally landed the airplane with the gear retracted. According to the Federal Aviation Administration accident coordinator, the airplane sustained wing rib damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR12CA016