N9018SBeech 352019-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Beech 35S/N: D-7948

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

Date
Monday, May 27, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA358
Location
Bowie, MD
Event ID
20190527X74425
Coordinates
38.941665, -76.772499
Nearest Airport
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

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-7948
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
S35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
OPTIMUS MOTORS LLC
Address
6010 LANDON DR
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
TX 79119-6548
Country
United States

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