Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 25, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA319
Location
Emporia, KS
Event ID
20130605X81025
Coordinates
38.330554, -96.189720
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 landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MOXLEY EQUIPMENT CO INC
Address
1852 S 200 RD
City
COUNCIL GROVE
State / Zip Code
KS 66846-8310
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane on a short flight and did not extend the airplane's retractable landing gear. A "strong" headwind was present on final, he did not extend the flaps beyond ten degrees, and the warning horn did not sound. The lower fuselage sustained substantial damage during the wheels up landing. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions in reference to the flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA319