Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 8, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC12CA012
Location
Kaltag, AK
Event ID
20111213X35101
Coordinates
64.318885, -158.741394
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot landed without lowering the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-reported fatigue.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N300ED
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7852008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SNOBOW INC
Address
PO BOX 61232
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99706-1232
Country
United States
Analysis
During a visual approach in icing conditions, the pilot retracted the landing gear to prevent ice from building up on the gear. He reported that as he applied power to abort the approach, he saw the runway, and continued the landing. Due to fatigue and other distractions the pilot said he failed to re-extend the landing gear, and landed the airplane gear-up. The airplane slid into a snow berm, and received substantial damage to the wings 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# ANC12CA012