Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA133
Location
Dallas, TX
Event ID
20160217X02332
Coordinates
32.679443, -96.866111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AMERICAN AIR POWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM
Address
PO BOX 764769
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75376-4769
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot further reported that this accident could have been prevented with a "higher degree" of diligence to checklists.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA133