Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA543
Location
St George, UT
Event ID
20170920X13934
Coordinates
37.041667, -113.507499
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 before landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SACKETT GARY G
Address
3965 LARES WAY
City
MILLCREEK
State / Zip Code
UT 84124
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane reported that he "neglected to lower the landing gear" before landing. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. He further added that he had "no recollection of hearing the gear horn".
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA543