Summary
On May 27, 2019, a Beech 35 (N9018S) was involved in an incident near Bowie, MD. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane reported that the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. He added that it was his error.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA358. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9018S.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane reported that the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. He added that it was his error.
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# GAA19CA358