Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 19, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA240
Location
Tucson, AZ
Event ID
20130523X35113
Coordinates
32.142223, -111.174720
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 lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SERVICE AIR CORPS
Address
3963 MAPLE AVE STE 300
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75219-3226
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the third approach practicing touch-and-go landings, he felt and heard the propeller hit the ground and realized that he had forgotten to lower the landing gear. The airplane touched down on the runway, and skidded to a stop in about 600 feet substantially damaging the lower fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine 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# WPR13CA240